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The Language Arts
The six language arts, as designated by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) and the International ...
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Reading
Reading is perhaps the single most important academic skill we acquire. Western cultures tend to be reading- and ...
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The Function of the Language Arts in Communication
Communication is the process of transmitting information from one person to another. The language arts are all ...
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Components of Effective Reading Instruction
There is no single "best" program for teaching reading. However, scientific investigators agree about the ...
Source: LD Online
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Types of Reading
Independent Reading Students read silently by themselves and at their own pace (Taylor, 1993). The selections must be ...
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Seven Myths about Literacy in the United States
Serious problems exist with reading achievement in many United States schools. However, much of the commonly accepted ...
Source: Educational Resource Information Center (U.S. Department of Education)
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Preventing Early Reading Failure
In his February 2005 online chat with NCLD, Dr. Joseph Torgesen highlights the importance of identifying young ...
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Instant Messaging Found to Slow Students' Reading
Students who send and receive instant messages while completing a reading assignment take longer to get through their ...
Source: Education Week
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November is Family Literacy Month
The importance of readingNovember 2006 is Massachusetts Family Literacy Month. Reading skills are important for each ...
Source: OneToughJob
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Literacy
NICHCY is pleased to connect you with sources of information and assistance on literacy. Literacy is knowing how to ...
Source: National Dissemination Center for Children With Disabilities
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How to Get Preschoolers Excited About Reading
You are your child's first teacher. That's why it's important that you show them how much fun reading can be and ...
Source: Reading Is Fundamental
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Give Storytime a New Twist
We all know that story-time is important. But story-time doesn't have to always mean sitting down with child and book ...
Source: Education.com
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Kindergarten Reading: What Happens from January to April?
What kind of reading skills can you expect your child to be practicing this winter and spring? Schedules and skills ...
Source: Education.com
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Vocabulary in English/Language Arts Classrooms
Two primary goals of reading novels, short stories, plays, and poetry is to gain insights into the human condition and ...
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Gifted Readers and Reading Instruction
Questions about gifted readers and how best to teach them have been posed since the inception of gifted education. Do ...
Source: Educational Resource Information Center (U.S. Department of Education)
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Helping Children Overcome Reading Difficulties
Almost everyone knows a story about the nice little youngster (or sometimes, a grownup) who works hard but can't seem ...
Source: Educational Resource Information Center (U.S. Department of Education)
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A Middle School Teachers' Guide for Selecting Picture Books
Picture books have traditionally been relegated to the domain of elementary school classrooms; however, the stigma ...
Source: Educational Resource Information Center (U.S. Department of Education)
Additional Content
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6 Ways to Throw a Reading Party!
To avoid the reading slump and keep your kids reading this summer, host a reading party! Here's how.
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All About Preschool: Phonics and Phonemic Awareness
Just what are phonemic awareness and phonics, and how can you help your child master these important early learning...
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Read-Aloud Tips for Preschoolers
Preschoolers connect best to a read-aloud when they are able to act out the story they have just heard. When parents are...
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Tips for Reading Success
Reading fluency can be elusive for some young readers. Want to figure out if your child is a fluent reader?
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Lay the Groundwork for Kindergarten Reading Success
According to experts, there are three major things that prepare children to read. Read on to learn what they are and how...
Source: Education.com
