Creating Independent Readers
Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 4 to 5 p.m. ET.Click here for more information about this chat.
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Wednesday May 15, 2013 4:01 Maddie Witter |
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Creating Independent Readers
Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 4 to 5 p.m. ET.Perhaps the most ubiquitous goal among reading teachers is to prepare students to continue reading into adulthood. In her new book, Reading Without Limits, former teacher and instructional expert Maddie Witter, provides tools for K-12 teachers hoping both to boost literacy achievement and inspire lifelong reading.
During this online chat, Witter offered practical strategies teachers can begin using “on Monday” to improve reading skills and motivation for kids across ability and grade levels. She answered questions on how implementing a combination of choice, shared, and guided reading can better prepare students for independent reading tasks. She also discussed ways to align reading instruction with the Common Core State Standards, adapt strategies for children with special needs, and prepare students for standardized tests.
Maddie Witter, author, Reading Without Limits: Teaching Strategies to Build Independent Reading for Life (@Maddie_Witter)
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