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Teacher question: With all the talk about the science of reading (phonics, phonemic awareness, knowledge building, etc.), I’m not hearing anything about print awareness. Should we still teach that and, if s...
Blast from the Past: This entry first appeared September 6, 2016, was reissued June 27, 2020, and January 25, 2025. I’ve updated it a bit – based on my new book (which is currently in production and should be out soon). Avoiding teaching students with grade level texts, holds most kids back rather than propelling them forward. This blog entry provides practical advice as to how to teach successfully with such books. Teacher Question: My district is currently "grappling" with the idea of asking students to read complex text if they are significantly below the grade level.&...
Recently, I heard from my colleague and friend, Claude Goldenberg. Claude is one of the most knowledgeable experts on second language literacy. He is not only intelligent, sensitive, and reliable, but someone who takes the idea of applying...
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