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Shelby-Caffey, Crystal; Úbéda, Edwin; Jenkins, Bethany – Reading Teacher, 2014
Digital storytelling has emerged as an innovative practice that allows students deeper engagement with content while encouraging the use of critical thinking and technological skills needed to navigate the ever changing digital terrain of the 21st century. The integration of traditional and new literacy practices is evident throughout the process…
Descriptors: Story Telling, Blended Learning, Reading Skills, Writing Skills
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Ness, Molly – Reading Teacher, 2009
The author explores how the use of joke books can promote fluency in young readers. One young girl's fluency improved measurably, and her engagement and motivation to read the particular kind of text involved played a significant role. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Humor, Reading Motivation, Females
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Block, Cathy Collins; Israel, Susan E. – Reading Teacher, 2004
The purpose of this article is to provide teachers with examples of how to perform effective think-alouds. Twelve think-alouds are described. A rationale for their use in kindergarten through grade 5 is also included. In addition, this article was designed to provide teachers with lessons and activities to assist students in developing the ability…
Descriptors: Reading Skills, Thinking Skills, Elementary Education, Protocol Analysis