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Motivation and its Effects on Reading Comprehension
Reading comprehension is the ability to interpret language and make meaning from the words on the page. It is an important skill that is essential
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Every year on April 22nd, people from all over the country gather to help clean, educate, and protect our beloved Earth. Although this should be
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So just to clarify and make sure we’re all on the same page, task cards are small pieces of paper, and on each one is
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It’s a back to school tradition. Teacher head to Target to grab the latest finds in the Target Dollar Spot, they put up their bulletin
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Congrats on your first year teaching job! I am sure in your preparation for your new role in the classroom, you have given some thought
Beyond the Reading Interest Surveys: Getting to Know Your Readers
Ok, so let’s be real for a second. Every back to school year we print off those reading interest surveys with great intentions. Yes, we
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What Impacts Reading Comprehension?
Reading comprehension is a massive undertaking in the classroom. Comprehension isn’t a one way street. It’s a multi-level complex system that involved various aspects and
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