Literacy

Scotland Reads - Paired Reading Partners

Based on the success of the volunteer model of Scotland Reads, LTS is delighted to launch Scotland Reads Paired Reading Partners - a training model which will give all local authorities the opportunity to involve their young people in paired reading.

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About Scotland Reads

From 2005 to 2008, LTS worked with ProjectScotland and pilot authorities to place young volunteers aged 16-25 in schools to support the development of literacy skills through paired reading.

Find out more about the Scotland Reads project.

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Scotland Reads - Trainer Manual

This manual demonstrates how to train tutors to use paired reading techniques.

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Scotland Reads - Tutor Manual

Designed to be used by tutors as a tool to complement their paired reading training.

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Parents as Paired Reading Partners

This leaflet lets parents know how they can use paired reading techniques to support their child's reading.

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Paired reading partners in action

Read about how local authorities have taken forward paired reading in various creative and engaging ways.