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What do you already know? It is important to help children recognize and activate their own 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.
Close reading and the background knowledge deficit Dr. Frey describes how she differentiates her instruction for students with varying levels of background knowledge.
G. Reid Lyon: Reading Today G. Reid Lyon describes reading as a crucial skill today and emphasizes the factors needed for success.
Inference strategies for students with autism Dr. Diehl introduces inference strategies for students with autism.
Building background knowledge Dr. James Kim discusses the importance of building background knowledge.
John Gabrieli: What are the causes of reading difficulties? John Gabrieli discusses possible causes of reading difficulties.
Building background knowledge in the summer Dr. Frey shares ways that kids can have enriching free or low-cost summer learning experiences.
The power of semantic mapping Semantic mapping activates one’s schema, visually shows the connection between various things, and helps students organize their writing.
