“Immersing emergent readers in a rich variety of texts, encompassing fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and digital media, is foundational to nurturing a lifelong love for reading and cultivating essential comprehension skill”
The Reading Framework 2023, Department for EducationWhat do we mean by ‘Exposure to Text’?
Exposure to text encompasses regular, inclusive, accessible & meaningful opportunities to interact with written language in various forms, including books, signs, labels, print in stories (including multi-sensory opportunities), and environmental print.
Exposure to text strategies should be embedded to familiarise learners with the visual features and conventions of written language, promoting print awareness and literacy development. By immersing learners in a text-rich environment, we stimulate their interest in reading, foster language development, and lay the foundation for lifelong literacy.
Suggested strategies to enhance the learner’s exposure to text/print:
DIGITAL LIBRARIES
Foundations in Literacy Instruction