Reading

Balanced Literacy ComponentsRead AloudsShared Reading Guided ReadingIndependent Reading***Interactive WritingShared WritingGuided WritingIndependent Writing

Independent Reading- Promotes Fluency- Increases Vocabulary- Builds Background- Growth in Reading Comprehension- Reflects Personal Choice- Increases Standardized Test Scores

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