Reading comprehension for primary school teachers

Discover two insightful and highly accessible articles on reading comprehension by Professor Kate Cain, a leading researcher in language and literacy development.

• Reading for meaning: the importance of oral language skills – Part 1 (PDF opens in new tab)
• Reading for meaning: the importance of oral language skills – Part 2 (PDF opens in new tab)

Together, these pieces offer well-researched, practical guidance that is invaluable for anyone involved in teaching reading comprehension.

The articles originally appeared in Primary Matters, the magazine of the National Association for the Teaching of English (NATE), and provide essential insights that can support and deepen classroom practice.

Learn more about the author:

• Kate Cain