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G. Reid Lyon: Reading Today G. Reid Lyon describes reading as a crucial skill today and emphasizes the factors needed for success.
Educational Television and Vocabulary Development Dr. Rebecca Silverman talks about how educational programs can complement classroom instruction and read-alouds to build strong vocabulary skills.
How to use mentor texts When used effectively, mentor texts offer relatable insights into authors and the written works they have produced.
Building on background knowledge Kristina Robertson describes why drawing on students’ existing background knowledge is an effective strategy for content instruction.
Building background knowledge Dr. James Kim discusses the importance of building background knowledge.
Earl Phalen: Building literacy skills while having fun The best summer programs have rigorous academics, but match that with art, music, drama, and field trips.
Best practices for summer learning Dr. Karl Alexander discusses the best practices for summer learning.
The role of background knowledge in reading comprehension Comprehension instruction often focuses too much on teaching strategies without knowing if the students have the necessary background knowledge
Nancy Frey: Building background knowledge in the classroom Dr. Frey talks about assessing background knowledge, the value of independent and shared reading, how guest speakers in the classroom can help, and offers a warning about a “core set of knowledge.”
