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Sparx Reader is an engaging and supportive platform in which pupils can develop their reading and literacy skills… with the options to change text and background colours, enlarge the text and check the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary.
Sparx Reader is an online reading platform that helps students to practise reading regularly, to set them up for success at secondary school and in life beyond. In this video we'll give you an introduction to how Sparx Reader works and supports students with their reading.
This article explains how to effectively onboard students and how they experience Sparx Reader, including key features that support their learning journey. Understanding the student perspective will help you better support your student's success with Sparx Reader.
Sparx Reader is designed to support students to build strong reading habits that help them to learn to read with care, precision and insights. We believe that this particular aim is best achieved when pupils read texts by themselves without pictures.
Our aim in Sparx Reader is for all students to engage with meaningful, independent reading each week. Students will have access to e-books chosen for their level and teachers will gain visibility over exactly what books students are engaging with each week.
When introducing Sparx Reader to students, it's important to understand the initial steps they'll take and how to best support them through the process. The platform is designed to help students build strong reading habits through regular practice and engagement with texts at their level.
Sparx Reader is an engaging and supportive platform in which pupils can develop their reading and literacy skills… with the options to change text and background colours, enlarge the text and check the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary.
Sparx Reader contains books for students aged 11-16 with reading ages from 6 to 17+. We carefully manage access to books with mature themes through minimum age requirements and provide clear information about the content to help teachers make informed decisions.
Discover how Sparx Reader drives the 'Astrea Reads' framework, helping Astrea Academies Trust expose pupils to 10,000 words daily, boost reading habits, and ensure consistent literacy success across 18 schools.
Contact us using the 'Help & Support' option in your Sparx Reader site if you need to change your subscription length after submitting your agreement.