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The classic bestseller on phonics—the method that can teach children to read in six weeks.
In 1955, Dr. Rudolf Flesch published Why Johnny Can't Read, a sharp criticism of teaching methods being used in American schools—methods, he argued, that were failing children and lowering the nation's literacy rates in comparison to other countries. He championed a return to phonics, which emphasized learning letters and their sounds rather...
In 1955, Dr. Rudolf Flesch published Why Johnny Can't Read, a sharp criticism of teaching methods being used in American schools—methods, he argued, that were failing children and lowering the nation's literacy rates in comparison to other countries. He championed a return to phonics, which emphasized learning letters and their sounds rather...
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From the Publisher: Donalyn Miller says she has yet to meet a child she couldn't turn into a reader. No matter how far behind Miller's students might be when they reach her 6th grade classroom, they end up reading an average of 40 to 50 books a year. Miller's unconventional approach dispenses with drills and worksheets that make reading a chore. Instead, she helps students navigate the world of literature and gives them time to read books they pick...
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"This book explores the value of sharing stories in ways that speak to our hearts and connect learning communities. It grounds this affective work in a discussion of five affective elements of story - healer, inspiration, clarifier, compassion, and connector - and includes narrative discussions, rationale, and contributions from influential educators and children's book creators along with tons of book recommendations and suggestions for direct classroom...
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Designed to help children who have fallen behind in reading skills to catch up and even go ahead of their grade level. Compels kids to achieve in a sensitive, friendly, and often humorous way. Subjects covered include: blends, diphthongs, quotation marks, contractionspossessives, abbreviations, and much more. Bonus: CD-Rom containing printable worksheet.
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Using the story of The Three Little Pigs, the Super Why! Learning Adventures Tool Kit takes kids on an innovative adventure to advance literacy. They join Super Why, Princess Presto, Wonder Red, and Alpha Pig on an interactive journey through this classic story, then extend the learning from the episode through skill-building games and activities.--From container.
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Guided Reading was written for K-3 classroom teachers, reading resource teachers, preservice teachers, teacher educators, researchers, administrators, and staff developers. Based on the authors' nine years of research and development, it explains how to create a balanced literacy program based on guided reading and supported by reading aloud, shared reading, interactive writing, and other approaches. While there is an entire chapter devoted solely...