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Taking Stock of Your School's Reading Standards
A Compact for Reading is a written agreement among families, teachers, principals, and students to work together to ...
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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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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Linking Literacy and Language with Social and Emotional Learning
Six children surround Ms. Kirby, sitting on the floor in the reading center. They're reading Welcome Home Little Bear ...
Source: Committee for Children
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Raising a Summer Reader
When the lazy days of summer arrive and the schedule is packed with swimming, camp, and family vacations, it can be a ...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
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Everyday Reading Opportunities
Finding time to read is important to developing literacy skills for all kids. And there are many easy and convenient ...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
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Prepare for Battle: Battle of the Books!
Battle of the Books is an annual competition that gets kids excited about reading and competing on a national level. ...
Source: Education.com
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Fact File on Early and Independent Reading
Read below to find historical information on reading programs, statistics on illiterate children and struggling ...
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Parents and Young Adult Literature
“Tell me a story.”“Read just one more!”“Can we go to the library today?”Such ...
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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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Parent Support of Early Literacy Development
This article, by the U.S. Department of Education, is intended to help parents support young children's literacy ...
Source: Educational Resource Information Center (U.S. Department of Education)
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Reading Homework Tips for Parents
How can you help your first grader with his reading homework? Here are some tips for parents on what to do to help your ...
Source: U.S. Department of Education
Additional Content
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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...
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5 Ways to Support an Emerging Reader
Find out what you really need to support your emerging reader.
Source: Education.com -
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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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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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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.
Source: Education.com
