læseplaner

Læseplaner are planning documents used in Danish education to organize and structure literacy instruction. They describe the aims, content, teaching methods, and assessment used to develop students’ reading skills over a defined period, such as a term or school year. Læseplaner can be created for individual classes, whole grades, or schools, and may be guided by municipal or school-level policies in addition to national curriculum expectations.

A typical læseplan outlines learning objectives for reading across levels of complexity, covering areas such as decoding and word recognition, reading fluency, reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and critical language use. It specifies a progression of texts and activities, including shared reading, guided reading, independent reading, and integration with writing and speaking activities. Differentiation is often included to support pupils with reading difficulties and to challenge advanced readers. The plan also describes assessment approaches, including formative checks, progress tracking, and how results feed into instructional adjustments.

In practice, læseplaner are used by teachers to plan units, allocate time, and select appropriate texts and resources. They help ensure consistency within a class or school and facilitate communication with parents about literacy goals and student progress. Læseplaner are commonly aligned with national or regional guidelines, such as the Danish Fælles Mål, and are updated regularly to reflect evolving literacy research and school priorities.