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2003-03-04 Overcoming the Obstacle Course: Teenage Boys and Reading
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Connecting boys with books and reading requires librarians and teacher-librarians to examine their assumptions and expectations. Young
adult services specialists Patrick Jones and Dawn Fiorelli examine the research into boys’ reading and non-reading habits, and offer concrete and practical advice for making that connection. Suggestions include reviewing
the library’s collection and the young adult area within the library to assess guy-friendliness. Includes a list of professional resources to help
teacher-librarians, and a list of “sure-thing” titles for boys in middle
school.
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http://www.teacherlibrarian.com/pages/30_3_feature.html
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2001-10-09 Word Games With Kids...
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It's been proven;if a parent likes reading, a child will too. But overwhelming a child with knowledge before his time can be counterproductive. Sometimes a parent should learn to listen. Here's a humourous look at one parent's story.
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2001-10-03 What You Should Know About Your Child's Reading Program
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Success in school depends, in large part, on your child’s ability to read, and your role in helping your child become a reader extends into the classroom.
Do you know what kind of teaching programs your child’s school employs? Are children’s reading materials interesting? Do they accommodate a child’s limited reading vocabulary and the need to practice word identification with exciting stories? Do teachers explain the many purposes of reading to their students. Is a wide range of reading strategies employed to cover all learning styles and abilities? More…
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2001-09-06 How to Encourage School-Age Children to Read
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Once your child begins nursery school, preschool, or elementary school, you should work with her teacher to improve her reading skills. Many teachers are now sending home practical ideas for parents to use with their school-age children to help them develop skills and to encourage good reading habits. Ask your child's teacher for these practice activities. By reinforcing the skills your child's teacher emphasizes, you will be supplementing what he has learned about reading throughout the school day. Additional ways to encourage your school-age child to read are listed below.
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