Predictable or repetitive texts are picture books for beginners or strugglers containing a lot of spelling complexity, which children are encouraged to attempt to read by guessing from pictures, first letters, and context.
Part of preparing students to meet College and Career Readiness Standards in English language arts (ELA) involves helping them become adept at integrating and evaluating information in a variety of different media formats.
The Library of Congress, in collaboration with the Children’s Book Council (CBC) and Every Child a Reader, inaugurates Jacqueline Woodson as the new National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature.
Did you know that in the United States, 2% of students are estimated to have a print disability? By third and fourth grade, students who are behind in reading have a greater chance of falling behind in all their subjects.
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 expert William Van Cleave explains that children need direct and explicit handwriting instruction in order to link letter names, the way letters look, and their sounds.
