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Successfully Using Small Group Instruction Tip #1

Tuesday, July 26, 2016
In Part 1 of a series on small group instruction, learn about using student literacy data to form small groups.

Facilitation Guides for Working with EL Families

Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Information about five IRRC facilitation guides designed to inform the family members of English-learning students about web-based literacy activities.

The Power of a Kindergartner When Routines Are Used

Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Through research and personal experience, a literacy consultant finds kindergartners can take an active part in group and independent literacy learning.
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What Am I Thinking?: During Reading Strategies

Tuesday, June 28, 2016
Asking questions is a great strategy for young readers to use before, during, and after reading to help monitor their comprehension.
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Help Your Child Read Non-Fiction in 6 Easy Steps

Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Step-by-step guide for helping your child read non-fiction books.
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Forming Opinions

Tuesday, June 14, 2016
A review of an Iowa Reading Research Center tool that helps children form and express opinions about what they are reading.
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Positive Reading Reinforcement

Tuesday, May 31, 2016
To develop enthusiasm for and a habit of reading, parents and teachers need to model being a reader, read to their children or students, and encourage reading for different purposes.

Dialogic Reading for Families: Part 1

Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Use of the PEER strategy during read alouds to help children build vocabulary and make connections.

Types of Fiction

Wednesday, May 11, 2016
What are the various types of fiction texts available to children, and what are some examples of each type?

Making Inferences

Thursday, April 28, 2016
An overview of the Iowa Reading Research Center's Making Inferences graphic organizer, a tool to help children organize their thoughts and make inferences.