Star Language and Literacy

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As a Tauranga reading and writing tutor, we offer tailored support to learn, practice or consolidate any aspect of reading or writing.

 

Star Language and Literacy can support clients of all ages:

• Preschoolers: learning foundational literacy skills, such as phonological awareness skills,

• Young school age students: learning letter-sound correspondence and beginning to read;

• Older school age students: strengthen reading comprehension and write more detailed content;

• Young adults: building their skills to interpret or create nuanced literature.

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STAR gives all Learners individualised attention that they may not receive in a crowded classroom, helping both Learners who struggle to keep up and those who aren't challenged enough. It also keeps Learners on track during breaks from school, whether a short mid-term break or the longer summer break
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What's more, many Learners have a different learning style to that presented in the classroom. Our one-on-one reading and writing tutoring and support allows for varied and individualised teaching with repetition in a supportive environment. The Learner is guided at their own pace, taught strategies to consolidate new skills, and is provided with additional activities to practice in between lessons.

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Structured Literacy is:

Explicit ~ deliberate teaching of all concepts, no assumptions!

Systematic ~ the introduction of concepts are in a logical order and in a predictable format

Sequential ~ concepts start easy and basic and progress forward

Cumulative ~ each step is based on what has been previously learned and builds upon them

Diagnostic ~ students are moved on when they show they are ready for the next stage. Information is gathered through observation (informal), checking mastery through tasks, and formal assessment.

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An approach originally supporting students with dyslexia, structured literacy benefits all Learners!!