Every Child a Reader: A National Imperative.

Research confirms that good readers actively comprehend and simultaneously interpret varying types of texts. They bring their prior knowledge to new texts and use learned strategies to uncover meanings. All students need to be taught these research-based strategies through direct instruction, modeling, and teacher-supported practice. Relevant reading research, however, is not always translated into classroom practice.

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