We Need to Create ‘Joyful Moments’ in Reading Instruction

Submitted by Judy Hanning on Mon, 2017-11-06 17:00

Turning the reading assignments into something the child chooses will increase the likelihood that they will read and read with purpose.

Reading instruction, especially if you’re in a state with the Common Core Standards, is the responsibility of all teachers these days
~ Education Week

Key Takeaways:

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With the common core, reading instruction is the teacher’s responsibility in the classroom.
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There are many recommendations and research that show different skills when it comes to teaching which can make it unclear which practices to use in the classroom.
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To increase the likelihood that a child will read with purpose is to make the reading engaging and fun for them.
Read the full article here:
http://www.readingrockets.org/news/we-need-create-joyful-moments-reading-instruction