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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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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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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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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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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 ...
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?
Source: Education.com
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The Role of Affect in Learning
After spending a decade researching the attributes of influential and motivating literacy teachers, Robert Ruddell ...
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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
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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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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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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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7th and 8th Grade Reading: What to Expect
In case you were in doubt, your seventh or eighth grader is probably all too happy to remind you: for kids this age,...
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Preschool Reading: Comprehension and Sequencing
Reading comprehension and sequencing are two pre-reading skills that preschoolers can practice before they can read...
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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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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
