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69 Ask an Expert FoundWhat is a good game for vocabulary?
Name that Derivative is a great game for developing vocabulary. You can find it demonstrated in the LessoNet of the same name.
Should reading to a student count towards a reading goal the same as a book the student reads individually? Do you have any research on this?
I am assuming that when you are referring to “count” you are referring to time they are required to spend reading either in class or at home. I looked at several research studies to confirm that reading aloud to children is an important component of their literacy. Here are two quotes from different resources that indicate the importance of reading ...
What should I expect on the Master Reading Teacher exam...?
QuestionMy question: I am preparing to take the Master Reading Teacher exam and I am quite frightened about what might be on the text. It has been a while since I graduated from college. Can anyone give me any words of wisdon, suggestions, or specifics? Also, I am interested in becoming a Reading Specialist, at some point, so can anyone ...
Could you give me a little more information about your Vocabulary Bingo?
QuestionCould you give me a little more information about your Vocabulary Bingo? Is it related to a particular basal story or unit in something else that you are studying or is it part of your spelling? What grade level do you teach? How often do you play? More information will help us to find appropriate research. I look forward to ...
Ideas for teaching vocabulary and comprehension to children with dyslexia?
Question[Do you have] Ideas for teaching vocabulary to children with dyslexia [and] teaching comprehension strategies? [Do you know a] good book to read for a reading specialist to help my special ed teachers to support these children? AnswerTo help your students develop vocabulary , you might try some webbing of words. There are several types of webs you ...
Are there soft copies of the forms for Developing Vocabulary for Reading Success?
QuestionHello, I would like to know if there are soft copies of the forms used in the course Developing Vocabulary for Reading Success. For example, I am intrested in in the semantic web, derivative web, and the concentration game. AnswerYou should have received a disc with your copy of the Vocabulary workbook. It contains lesson plans, masters, and ...
Do you have resources available in Spanish?
Hi Clara, You wrote to Ask the Expert at Reading Teachers Network, and I wanted to send you the list of videos we have in Spanish which you can access at www.readingteachersnetwork.org , Professional Development, Videos of Classroom Instruction: Short and long words in Spanish Clapping out syllables in Spanish Procedure for reading aloud in Spanish Counting words in sentences ...
I have a question for the first day of school. Are we only covering the i concept with the rhyming on page 1 & 12?
Question I have a question for the first day of school. Are we only covering the i concept with the rhyming on page 1 & 12? No Oral Language? No Listening? I know there is no reading practice. Answer If you are using Language Enrichment with your whole class (not as a tier 2 or 3 intervention) you would ...
I want some resourse to plan for my ESL Reading classroom.
Question I want some resourse to plan for my ESL Reading classroom. The 'pacing guide' kind of resourse and the lessons that can go along with them from beginning of the school year. The level of the majority students is advanced high, some are at beginner level. Answer From your email, I could not tell how old your ...
I am searching for The IRD cards.
The website that sells the IRD is http://www.epsbooks.com/. It is listed under Learning Differences > Dyslexia Materials > Alphabetic Phonics. You might also be interested in some of the other providers of materials we use in our classes - http://www.neuhaus.org/additional-materials/.