SHORS
Strathclyde Higher Order Reading Comprehension Skills (SHORS)
SHORS enables us to equip learners with a range of metacognitive strategies to help with comprehension of a wide variety of texts. This research based approach aims to raise attainment in reading comprehension across a variety of curricular areas.
Below is a selection of activities and ideas to support the teaching of SHORS.
Keep an eye out for upcoming SHORS twilights.
You can find some more activities, posters and usage charts by clicking the image below.
For some ideas useful for exploring the strategies digitally across all levels, use the links below.
Predicting, Visualising, Monitoring
Inferring, Questioning, Summarising
For comprehension boards to support the teaching of SHORS please see the list below.
Click here for a parent information leaflet on SHORS
Take a look at these great ideas from Impact Wales for the teaching of visualisation and inference. Some inspiring examples which could easily be adapted to support learners as they explore the strategies.
If you would like to know more about the benefits and impact of reading comprehension strategies, the EEF have created a guide.
BOOSTING READING
For more information on boosting reading click here.
