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A High-Interest Novel Helps Struggling Readers Confront Bullying in Schools ReadWriteThink couldn't publish all of this great content without literacy experts to write and review for us. If you've got lessons plans, activities, or other ideas you'd like to contribute, we'd love to hear from you. More Find the latest in professional publications, learn new techniques and strategies, and find out how you can connect with other literacy professionals. More Teacher Resources by Grade Your students can save their work with Student Interactives. More Home › Classroom Resources › Lesson Plans Lesson Plan Overview Featured Resources From Theory to Practice In many of today’s schools, bullying and violence are prevalent. back to top Literary Elements Map: Students can use this interactive site to complete four different types of graphic organizers—a character map, a conflict map, a resolution map, and a setting map—based on their reading of The Bully. Quinn, K.B., Barone, B., Kearns, J., Stackhouse, S. Blasingame, J. (2002).

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The Code and The Challenge of Learning to Read It - Video Tour INDEX Dr. David Abram: Like A Talking Stone: David Abram, author of "The Spell of the Sensuous" discusses the parallels and differences between how non-literate indigenous people 'read' nature and how literate people read the alphabet. Dr. David Abram: How Reading Affects US: David Abram, author of "The Spell of the Sensuous" discusses the shadow side of alphabetic literacy: our estrangement from the surrounding world of nature. Dr Richard Allington: What is Reading? In this dialogue segment from our interview with Dr.

All About Adolescent Literacy | AdLit.org Functional Reading with Functional Folders Functional Reading with Functional Folders Functional folders provide students independent practice in reading “real world” print. Select items your students would have a functional need or reason to read in real life. Examples would include food labels, store flyers or catalogs, TV guides, children’s menus, theater ads, local maps, and magazine subscriptions. Let your imagination and knowledge of your children’s interests be your guide. The print items you select should be glued on the left side of a file folder. The main difference among the sets of questions is in the amount of reading required for the answer. Example: Condensed Soup Label Do not ask vocabulary questions All items and questions should be relevant and functional to the “real world” reading needs and interest of your students. When first presenting folders to students in your room, it is helpful to do it as a teacher-directed lesson. 1. 2. Most functional reading can fit into one of four categories or objectives.