by melaniewp | Aug 15, 2013 | Reading
What is speed reading?Speed reading doesn’t feel like reading at all. It feels like floating above your own brain – like some kind of superhuman reading ninja.How is this possible?Follow the tips below, and practice. Simple.What are the benefits?You can...
by melaniewp | Apr 23, 2013 | 11+, Age 12-16, Age 5-8, Age 8-12, Common Entrance, Dyslexia, GCSE, IGCSE, Reading
I’ve posted on this before, but I thought it might be really helpful to have it all in one place. You might be a parent, or a student – looking for some inspiration. This post covers all ages, stages and abilities.A lot of boys struggle with reading. And...
by melaniewp | Mar 13, 2013 | Dyslexia, Reading, Trouble Shooting
Here are some good books for reluctant readers, especially if dyslexic. Bookmark this page as you’ll be able to use if from age 6-18. Get more posts on dyslexia here.1. Search ‘dyslexia books for children’ on Amazon*, or ask your local librarian...
by melaniewp | Mar 6, 2013 | 0 FOR KIDS, Age 8-12, KS2, Reading
What to read after The Hunger Games, when Horowitz isn’t challenging enough? My son keeps telling me he hasn’t got anything to read.The books below are the best of the KS3 booklists, prizewinners and nominees, blurbs and Amazon reviews. The Road of...
by melaniewp | Feb 26, 2013 | 0 FOR KIDS, Age 12-16, Reading
Slightly racy ones are marked [A]. Difficulty is from (4) upwards.GENRES: 1. Science; 2. Sport/Survival; 3. Historical Fiction; 4. History; 5. Fantasy; 6. Science Fiction; 7. Dystopic Fiction; 8. Thriller and Spy; 9. Horror; 10. Mystery and Crime. N.B. Lord of...
