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Reading Out Loud
Although Vice-President Biden is gaffe-prone, many of the gaffes are due to a speech impediment. Biden was bullied by both teachers and students because of his…
Silent Reading Fluency
A bad habit is hard to break, especially when it's a bad reading habit. However, replacing bad reading habits with good ones can significantly improve silent…
High Fluency Low Reading Comprehension
Quite often I get emails from both parents and teachers regarding what to do for children with high fluency, but low reading comprehension. What can we,…
Straight Talk with Stephen Krashen on SSR
Straight Talk with Stephen Krashen on SSR is a dialogue between Sustained Silent Reading (SSR) advocate, Dr. Stephen Krashen, and reading specialist/ELA teacher, Mark Pennington.
5 Reasons SSR Doesn’t Work
Essentially, SSR is based upon these assumptions: Reading is a skill which improves with practice. Students should be allowed to select their own books to read.…
Independent Reading: The Meeting of the Minds
Using the format of the old television show titled Meeting of Minds, some of the greatest thinkers from different eras to discuss the subject of independent…
How to Select Books for Independent Reading
Teachers, students, and parents recognize the importance of independent reading. No thinking activity better builds content knowledge, improves vocabulary, or exposes the learner to the world…
How to Break Bad Reading Habits
Getting rid of bad reading habits that interfere with reading comprehension and reading speed are essential. Improve your concentration, reading posture, attention span, and reading attitude…