Reading Enriches Learning - Literacy strategies to enrich language

Teachers should read to their pupils.
Students should be encouraged to read things of interest to the class.
Through discussion opinions can be aired and worked through on socio-cultural topics introduced by novels.
A range of texts can be compared, whereby students can ascertain similarities and differences and broaden their knowledge.
Two texts of the student's own choice can be presented because, in the student's opinion, they 'go together'.
Electronic texts and their use can be introduced through novels and non-fiction.
Students should be encouraged to write their own fictional stories.
Pupils can read their own work and those of others for constructive criticism, that is, comment, consultation and correction.
Pupils should be encouraged to rework their writing and improve it - the computer is a wonderful tool to do this, but they can use different means.
Ways of enriching students' love of language should be built on - word games, limericks and the like can be shared. This results in improved literacy.
Talk about books and articles that are current.
Discuss books and articles from differing perspectives.
Reading for enjoyment and pleasure should be emphasised.