MacqLit

MacqLit: Parent Information 

What is MacqLit? MacqLit is a reading program for children in Year 3 and above who need some help with their reading. It usually takes place in groups of up to four students and takes up to an hour a day. It has been developed by MultiLit, a research-based initiative of Macquarie University. MultiLit has been producing reading programs for over 20 years.  The aim of MacqLit is to help those struggling with their reading catch up with their classmates as quickly as possible. 

 

What is involved in MacqLit? Education Support staff work with small groups for up to an hour a day, four times a week, using the carefully structured MacqLit materials. The program will teach your child how to read and spell words using appropriate strategies.  As well as doing the one-hour MacqLit lessons, students need to get plenty of opportunities to practise the skills they are learning. They do this by reading one-to-one with a tutor for 20 minutes at a time, preferably daily. 

 

How can parents help?  The Education Support team is looking for helpers to provide this one-to-one reading support.  If you have availability of up to 2 hours a day and can commit to helping the MacqLit program, please leave your details with the administration office staff.  All training and support in the Reinforced Reading program will be provided.