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Literacy Strategies: KWL Charts

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An oldie but goody and one of my favorite strategies is the K-W-L chart. K-W-L charts are a type of graphic organizer. They give a way to activate students prior knowledge of a topic, help students to set a purpose for reading, and monitor their learning. First start by taking a sheet of paper (can […]

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Literacy Strategies

Leave a Comment / Education, Literacy, Recommendations / Holly

Reading comprehension can be a struggle for many students. As a Reading Specialist I’ve come across many books about reading. I’ve also come across several strategies that can help students to read better, understand what they read, and also to write better. For example KWL charts and Venn diagrams. I plan to start a series

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