Topic: Teacher Tip Tuesday

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It's not always easy to find time for literacy instruction in the classroom, so here are some suggestions for making more time for language and literacy learning.

If you are attending the International Literacy Association (ILA) 2017 Conference in Orlando, Florida, here are some tips to make sure you don't miss out on all things Fountas & Pinnell.

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Adding the engaging activity of a game can help struggling readers practice searching for the visual features of words and develop automaticity in word solving.

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Here are six ideas for quick games you can play using a name chart.

10 Suggestions for Working in Guided Reading with Struggling Readers: A Teacher Tip from Fountas & Pinnell

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Guidelines for Selecting Books for Interactive Read-Aloud: A Teacher Tip from Fountas & Pinnell

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Here are some ideas for ways to help children look at and learn a new word.

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Try this tip for an effective book introduction.

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Expand Your Guided Reading Teaching Moves with Self-Reflection: A Teacher Tip from Fountas and Pinnell

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The key characteristics of effective literature study are selecting texts, forming groups, establishing routines, facilitating discussion and varying the organizational models.

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The most effective intervention is implemented early in a child’s school career—before the cycle of failure is established.