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Why is Reading Fluency So Important?
Reading fluency is important because it is one of the most reliable determiners of a student's ability to comprehend text. In fact, reading fluency has been called the bridge between…
learn moreTeaching Characterization Using Picture Books
Picture books are one of the best mediums for introducing and teaching complex concepts, such as plot and characterization. Because they are concise and engaging, the present teachers with efficient…
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Picture books are one of the best mediums for introducing and teaching complex concepts, such as plot and characterization. Because they are concise and engaging, the present teachers with efficient…
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Teaching Correlative Conjunctions
For your students to become more sophisticated writers, teaching correlative conjunctions is a must. Correlative conjunctions will allow your students to vary sentence structures and communicate specific relationships in their…
learn moreTips for Successful Literature Circles
Literature circles are one of the best ways to engage readers and activate critical thinking. In literature circles (sometimes referred to as "book clubs"), small groups of students meet to…
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Literature circles are one of the best ways to engage readers and activate critical thinking. In literature circles (sometimes referred to as "book clubs"), small groups of students meet to…
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Reading Strategies That Work
We must explicitly teach students how to use reading strategies to construct meaning when they read. The six strategies outlined below cover all aspects and subskills of reading. These reading…
learn moreTips for Close Reading
Close reading is a thoughtful and critical analysis of a text. It focuses on significant details or patterns to develop a deep, precise understanding of the text’s structure and meaning.…
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Close reading is a thoughtful and critical analysis of a text. It focuses on significant details or patterns to develop a deep, precise understanding of the text’s structure and meaning.…
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