Recommendations and reviews
Books, websites, research papers, podcasts – if you’re looking for useful information about literacy for older children and teenagers, The Literacy Hub is a great place to start!
There is a bewildering array of education resources out there, and some are better quality and more relevant than others. That’s why I’ve created a searchable collection of reviews, with a focus on resources that are relevant to teaching literacy to older children and teenagers.
Whether you want tips for supporting pupils with dyslexia, an introduction to the psychology of reading, or a guide to English spelling, The Literacy Hub can help you identify resources that contain the information you need.
For quick round-up of the The Literacy Hub’s best picks for each topic, search for Top Recommendations using the Topic filter.
I regularly update these recommendations as I come across new resources, and I’m continuing to revisit the best picks from my literacy teaching collection. If you think there’s a great resource that I’ve missed, please let me know!
And, since I know that many literacy educators just really love words, I’ve included some recommendations for pure word-loving enjoyment! You can find these under the Topic Word nerd fun.
Vocabulary and Morphology Using Structured Word Inquiry
A clear introduction for teachers who would like to explore Structured Word Inquiry
For the Love of Literacy
An excellent podcast for those who want to know more about Structured Word Inquiry
The High Frequency Word Project
This book is a mine of information for those teaching how to spell high-frequency words
The Dyslexia Debate Revisited
A comprehensive exploration of what dyslexia is – and isn’t – with recommendations for education policy
Reach All Readers
A practical guide written by an experienced teacher who describes her journey towards ‘structured literacy’
Understanding and Supporting Children with Literacy Difficulties
A good guide to supporting those with literacy difficulties, particularly in the context of co-occurring conditions
The Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy
A practical and engaging book that explains how principles from cognitive science can apply to teaching
There’s Research for That
A great resource for answering primary teachers’ questions about literacy
Reading Development and Teaching
An excellent textbook that introduces the main components of reading, and includes practical suggestions for teaching