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In contrast, “structured literacy,” is based on more than three decades of scientific research on how the brain learns to read, often referred to as the “science of reading.” Structured literacy holds that many children don’t pick up reading naturally – they need to be explicitly taught...
Sometimes, you may hear educators talk about “literacy across the curriculum” or shifting from “learning to read” to “reading to learn.” As children gain basic reading skills, they need to practice using such newfound knowledge in other subject areas and disciplines. Such cross-curricular c...
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The primary goal of a Summer Reading Club is to promote literacy and a love for reading. By setting aside dedicated time for reading and discussion, SRCs help participants develop critical thinking skills, enhance their vocabulary, and improve their overall comprehensi...
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Visit her Choice Literacypostfor even more ideas. Books They’ll Go For Do you have students who are “reading ahead” and are searching for books written for high schoolers? At YALSA’s Hub, Erin Bush discussesCross-Unders–teen books attractive to tween readers– and offers an annotated ...
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