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Reading SOS: Do Bob Books help young readers?

Reading expert Linda Farrell shares her thoughts on early reader series as well as the importance of reading aloud to build vocabulary and background knowledge.

Writing SOS: What’s the most important writing skill to encourage in my child?

Literacy specialist Kyley Pulphus emphasizes voice when working with young writers.

Reading SOS: How do I, as a hearing parent, read aloud with my deaf child?

Dr. Leala Holcomb, an expert in Deaf education and literacy, says that all children — hearing and deaf — need the experience of being read to by a caring adult.

Patricia Polacco

Patricia Polacco tells warm family tales drawn from her own childhood among an extended immigrant family

Carmen Agra Deedy: The importance of revision in writing

Children’s author Carmen Agra Deedy (Martina the Beautiful Cockroach) talks about the revision process and why that stage is so important in writing.

Reading Lesson - Sequencing

This teacher presents an outline of a reading workshop lesson that teaches the strategy of sequencing for grades K-1.

Video 5: Narrative Language, Retell

This video from What Works Clearinghouse’s PLC facilitator’s guide depicts a first grade class engaging in a retell activity.

Did it Make You Laugh?: Learning About the Author's Purpose (Virtual Tour)

Ask questions to help students determine an author’s purpose.

Making Inferences in a K-2 Classroom | How to Teach Inferences to Kids

Are you teaching students to make inferences in first grade, second grade, or kindergarten? In this video, Susan Jones shares 3 easy and fun activities for inferring.