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Part 3: The Importance of Teaching Comprehension, F-2
Teaching Comprehension in the Early Years: A Practical Guide for Educators In the foundational years, teaching comprehension is one of the most impactful ways to foster confident, engaged readers. This narrative, inspired by insights from Diane Snowball, offers practical strategies to help teachers cultivate comprehension skills in their classrooms. From...
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Part 2: The Importance of Teaching Comprehension, F-2
The Importance of Teaching Comprehension in Foundation to Year 2: Insights from Diane Snowball Teaching comprehension in the early years lays the foundation for lifelong literacy. Diane Snowball's recent podcast offers a wealth of wisdom on how teachers can seamlessly integrate decoding and comprehension to empower their youngest learners. Let's...
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Part 1: The Importance of Teaching Comprehension, F-2
Teaching Comprehension in the Early Years – A Conversation with Diane Snowball In the world of early literacy, comprehension often takes a back seat to the foundational skills of phonics and decoding. However, as literacy expert Diane Snowball passionately argues, comprehension is the heart and soul of reading. Without understanding,...
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Part 3: A New Assessment Tool for Teachers
Unlocking Literacy with Purpose: A New Assessment Tool for Teachers In the world of teaching literacy, we're always striving to support each student's growth in reading and writing. But how do we track and encourage this development in a way that's meaningful, manageable, and aligned with curriculum goals? Enter a...
