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Middle School Reading Lists: What a difference 100 years makes!

Janice Campbell — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 21:20:03 +0000

I recently came across an interesting comparison of two middle school reading lists. The author, Annie Holmquist, compared a list from 1908 with a current list from the same state on the basis of time period, thematic elements, and reading...

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When is Reading Hard?

Janice Campbell — Mon, 23 Apr 2018 18:38:14 +0000

Reading, Comprehension, and Knowledge Do you enjoy reading? I do. I grew up reading voraciously — new books, old books, books set in the city, the country, in foreign lands, and many books that featured characters that lived lives very...

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Review: The Struggling Reader Assessments and Teaching Materials

Janice Campbell — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 10:08:55 +0000

Reading is the most important academic skill we teach our students. Students must learn to read well before they can read to learn, so it's important to create a nourishing home environment where books are read and enjoyed, ideas are discussed, and written and spoken communication is a natural part of everyday life. If you've created that strong foundation and your child still struggles with learning to read, there's usually a discoverable cause. In The Struggling Reader system, the Eckenwilers have provided the tools for diagnosis, and the means for teaching what is needed.

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Free Reading Speed and Comprehension Test

Janice Campbell — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 10:12:28 +0000

Do your students do well on the reading comprehension section of standardized tests? Practicing for these kind of exams and getting accustomed to the format and the type of questions asked can help boost scores. Here’s a website that offers...

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Reading for Fun Can Help You Learn

Janice Campbell — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 18:51:23 +0000

Age appropriate reading is foundational Several years ago I came across a book review of the Truth Seekers Mystery Series by Christine and Felice Gerwitz that clearly articulated the natural progression of learning. The review was much more than a simple review — it...

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