Groups to help emergent readers build reading confidence and enjoyment
Many prisoners feel they struggle with reading. Prisons provide literacy classes and there are good phonics-based initiatives like the Shannon Trust.
But becoming a reader is about more than decoding. Stamina, confidence and enjoyment are also crucial. This is where a reading group can really help by offering a space for supported reading and enjoyable book talk.
Reading the Way sponsors informal groups that build confidence and skills through reading together and discussion. There are no tests or assessments and no pressure on participants to read aloud in the group. But everyone is encouraged to take part in the conversation. The groups read a wide variety of short texts, from poems and short stories to letters and song lyrics. And where possible, the material is chosen by the participants themselves.
For more detail have a look at the Reading the Way Evaluation Report on our 2023 pilot.
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