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Five strategies for teaching word recognition and print concepts to elementary students When teaching students to recognize words in print, teachers can use a variety of activities before, during, and after reading to help students understand words, word meanings, and how words go together. Utilizing appropriate strategies that incorporate print concepts will help increase students’ … Read more

What criteria does the mentor teacher use to assess the students’ literacy skill Part 1: Small Group Literacy Skills Lesson Plan With a certified special education teacher in an early childhood elementary (Grades K‐3) inclusive setting, identify a small group of students who would benefit from a lesson plan reinforcing a literacy skill previously taught … Read more

At what age should children be introduced to reading Activity 5: Developmental psychologists argue that we can cut in half the number of students who have reading problems if we wait and only introduce them to reading when they are developmentally ready. Do you agree with this argument? At what age should children be introduced to … Read more

How does the mentor teacher assess individual and group progress Part 1: Small Group Literacy Skills Lesson Plan With a certified special education teacher in an early childhood elementary (Grades K‐3) inclusive setting, identify a small group of students who would benefit from a lesson plan reinforcing a literacy skill previously taught to them. Use … Read more