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Calkins, Lucy McCormick – Instructor, 1997
Describes New York City teachers' emphasis on independent reading, with the rest of their reading curriculum growing out of needs identified during that time. They begin with mini-lessons, then create social supports for reading, make independent reading central and collaborative, reinforce what works, make time for solitary reading, and learn…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Elementary Education, Independent Reading, Reading Attitudes
