I’m out of school for Thanksgiving break, and today seemed like as good a day as any to pick up a few books for my classroom library. There’s a Goodwill Outlet in town that sells books at a rate of ten for fifty cents. Yes, you read that correctly: ten for $0.50, or one for […]
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What is a Read Aloud? A read aloud is a teaching technique where a person—often a teacher, parent, or educator—reads a book, story, or text aloud to an audience, typically a group of children or students. This activity is used to foster a love for reading, improve literacy skills, and engage listeners in the content
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So you’ve heard of shared reading but still have lingering questions? What is it? Is it the same as guided reading? If you aren’t exactly sure, keep reading! Your questions will soon be answered! In short, shared reading is an evidence-based instructional practice for developing students’ literacy skills. It’s a method you absolutely need in
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Guided reading is one of the most effective strategies for supporting struggling readers. It’s so effective, in fact, that it serves as a central component of many literacy programs, and every reading specialist, interventionist, and teacher should at least know what it is, if not how to use it. After all, reading is in the
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In the past few weeks, I’ve radically altered the structure of my 7th grade reading class to create a more balanced literacy experience for students. One major pivot, and the focus of the article, is the use of Sustained Silent Reading (SSR) in exchange for traditional bellringers at the beginning of each class. This combined
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