Articles related to "Reading"
Friends Make Bad Editors
The first person a writer often shows his or her work to is a friend or family member. Before you do that, read on to find out why it's a bad idea.
• peer editing
• peer editor
• let people read
• show your work
• friends read
What's Hot in Reading for 1999
This month, I've located several more sites that focus on certain elements of balanced reading instruction
• balanced literacy
• guided reading
• four blocks literacy model
• reading instruction
• pat cunningham
Pre-Production Readings
Between the first draft (or even the second or third) and full production are readings, where the playwright gets to hear actors bring the script to life, but without the production costs or risks.
• stage
• plays
• playwright
• playwriting
• theatre
Life After Harry Potter
What to get a young reader who has devoured the most recent Harry Potter? Here are some suggestions. First of three articles.
• fantasy
• science fiction
• children
• children's
• harry potter
What's Hot in Reading for 1999
Part 2: The Role of Technology in Developing Literacy
In this second phase of What's Hot in Reading for 1999, I've tried to identify Internet resources that together can help to create a picture of how and where technology should fit into a curriculum that supports a balanced literacy approach.
• literacy
• integration
• curriculum
• reading instruction
• reading curriculum
Astrology FAQ Part 3
This next set of three questions and answers focuses on the natal, or birth, chart, the essential tool used by astrologers to understand you!
• natal chart
• birth time
• readings
• glyph charts
• interpretation
Help Your Deaf Child Read
If a deaf child struggles to understand words and to talk, how does he learn to read? This is the first in a series of articles on reading and deafness.
• deaf
• deafness
• reading
• language
• vocabulary
Reading Out Loud
A first hand description of what it's like to read at the internationally acclaimed Austin Poetry Festival.
• poetry
• festival
• performance
• readings
• austin poetry festival
What Celebrities Read
It’s National Library Week and many stars have openly revealed their secrets, at least when it comes to naming their favourite books.
• national
• library
• week
• jane
• russell
4th of July Alphabet cards
Make an cute set of alphabet cards featuring a 4th of July theme.
• alphabet cards
• printables
• crafts for kids
• preschool crafts
• phonics
4th of July Alphabet cards 2
Make an cute set of alphabet cards featuring a 4th of July theme.
• alphabet cards
• printables
• crafts for kids
• preschool crafts
• phonics
ACT Reading Scores Falling
The reading scores on the ACT in 2005 fell again. Only 51% of students taking the ACT are capable of reading and understanding a college textbook.
• act
• reading scores declining
• high school reform needed
• standards
• college readiness decreasing
Autism: First Steps
One of the first steps, after receiving the diagnosis of autism, is to seek knowledge. Read books, search the web and search out others who can help you navigate through all that lies ahead.
• autism
• spectrum disorder
• learn
• support group
• autism research institute
Joan Didion: Further Reading
If you read and enjoyed "The Year of Magical Thinking", browse these winners from one of America's foremost writers. A look at Joan Didion's body of work.
• joan didion
• american literature
• year of magical thinking
• slouching bethlehem
• white album
Pirate folklore
a new phenomena of our pop culture isn't quite so new. This popular folklore has a basis in history.
• pirates
• blackbeard
• anne bonnie
• mary read
• calico jack
Read Me A Fairy Tale, Mommy!
Reading to children has been shown to be of utmost importance, but what to read?
• fairy tales
• folklore
• folktales
• nursery rhymes
• fables
Reading Postings
Too often we don't listen or don't read. That poses an ethical problem for human interaction.
• conversation
• communication
• human interchange
• web postings
• promise
Reading to Toddlers
Reading books to toddlers is a special time. It's when the caregiver and toddler snuggle, have fun, and interact on a personal level. It strengthens the bond between caregiver and toddler. Positive interaction also builds on the idea that reading is a pleasurable activity.
• teach
• toddler
• book
• read
• tips
Shareware or Freeware
Software can be quite expensive. If you want to try something new, download some Shareware or Freeware.
• shareware
• freeware
• try before you buy
• free
• software
Spring Reading
Recommended reading for new mothers
• parenting books
• mothering books
• feminist books
• motherhood
• postpartum books
SUMMER READING
Reading lists will help you find new fodder for your information mill, and keep you from suffering from reading-withdrawal.
• reading list information writing resources writer
Take a Reading Journey
Combine reading and map skills on this fun reading journey!!
• reading games
• maps
• geography
• map skills
Teaching Reading to the Deaf
Parents of deaf children are focused on empowering their child to talk and later to read. How do pattern books assist in the development of reading skills?
• deaf
• hearing impaired
• cochlear implant
• heard of hearing
• add
The Dragon of Doom
Here is an exciting adventure book for children age six to ten.
• children
• read
• love
• books
• adventure
Why Read Aloud?
• reading aloud
• bonding
• listening skills
• attention span
• imagination
<B><I>Summer Time</B></I>
Summer fun, summer time reading, libraries, family time
• reading good books
• libraries
• summer ideas
• children's books
• kids ideas
Dealing with Dyslexia
More and more, students with many different reading problems are lumped together and classified as "dyslexic". This month's article is an effort to round up some Internet resources that help parents, teachers and the troubled students themselves make sense of the term dyslexia, help determine if dyslexia is truly the problem, and then offer some guidance in locating materials and online advice and support.
• reading difficulties
• learning disabilities
• online resources
• websites
• web sites
Entertaining Little Souls
Entertaining children without opening the pocketbook. Great ideas to spend time with children that is exciting and fun.
• activities
• kids
• crafts
• walking
• dancing
F/SF Events to April 9
Here's a list of events that may be of interest to F&SF readers and writers
• conventions
• reading
• science fiction
• fantasy
• moore
Get a Clue! (Mysteries for Kids)
Everybody loves a good mystery - especially a kid! I'd tell you more, but I don't wont to give too much away...
• kids
• writing
• reading
• mysteries
Good, Clean Limericks for Kids
Limericks are always a lot of fun for kids because
1)they're usually funny and 2) they have a catchy
rhythm. There are serveral places on the web to find
fun limericks for kids...
• poetry
• kids
• children
• reading
• writing
Great Summer Research
Summer is a great time to do writing research. Read the
current popular books in children's literature. American
Library Association List included.
• writing for children
• kiddie lit
• reading list
Lesson Plans 3
How do you make a sandwich? It seems like a simple question - unless you have to write about it and you have a learning disability. Writing can become a daunting task if you have a disability.
• west virginia fourth grade writing rubric
• writing
• reading
• special education
• sandwiches
Lesson Plans 5 (Swans)
FERPA (the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act - 20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) and selected other laws on confidentiality make me leery of sharing details about my students. But this story is one I think I can share without giving away any private information...
• ferpa
• writing
• ld
• reading
• sex education
Two Thumbs Up for Kids Book Reviews
Whether you want to write, buy or borrow quality children's books, see what other kids have to say...or find places to submit your child's own book reviews.
• kids
• poetry
• stories
• books
• children's
Unique Kid Lit Resources for Teachers
Teachers don't always have a lot of spare time to find
great children's literature sites and activities on the
web...but luckily, I do. Here you'll find some of the
best and most interesting resources available for K-6
English and Reading teachers.
• kids
• kid lit
• poetry
• teachers
• elementary
school
Using Cooking to Make Learning Fun!
This article contains one idea for making the connection between school subjects and real life.
• kids
• cooking
• math
• reading
• measuring
The Lutheran Liturgy
A look at the components of the Lutheran worship service, a service that dates back to the synagogue services before Christ.
• lutheran
• worship
• order
• hymn
• hymns
Add Newsgroups Outlook Express
Newsgroups are like a discussion board online that gets sent to you through your email program. You can join all the newsgroups you want and read about just about any sub
• newsgroups
• outlook express
• email
• isp
• internet service provider