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Independent reading, when applied to in the K-3 classroom, involves children practicing their reading skills and strategies, developing fluency, and building life-long reading habits. Children need time to practice the skills and strategies required to become fluent and proficient readers, but this independent practice needs to be monitored to make sure students have the support and the feedback necessary to move forward with their reading development. This toolbox provides content modeling of instructional strategies that build student interest, including book talks, reading conferences, reader's chair and literature circles. Tools, such as the Five-Finger Rule, that help prepare students to be self-motivated independent readers also are shown.
This kit contains a facilitator guide, a facilitator CD-ROM and participant workbooks.
Click here for a detailed syllabus (PDF format).
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