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Consider Alternatives to Round Robin Reading

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Introducing Fluency to Students

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Increase Word-Study Knowledge With Sorts

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Build Sound & Letter Knowledge within Small Groups

Address Word Study/Spelling for Transitional Readers

Address Word Study/Spelling for Transitional Readers

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Locate High-Frequency Words in Small-Group Meetings

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Measuring the Value of High-Frequency Words

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Apply Phonics & Rhythm in a Primary Music Class

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Maintain Fluency Despite Difficult Words

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Provide Engaging Text for Partners to Read in Fluency Station

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Teach Spelling <em>Principles</em>, not Spelling <em>Words</em>

Teach Spelling Principles, not Spelling Words

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Review Syllabication Skills

Teach Reading Through Your Read Alouds

Teach Reading Through Your Read Alouds

Provide Oral Fluency Practice with Joke Books

Provide Oral Fluency Practice with Joke Books

Reading Punctuation is Essential for Fluency

Reading Punctuation is Essential for Fluency

Make Digraphs Come to Life

Make Digraphs Come to Life

Target Automaticity with Fonts and Typestyles

Target Automaticity with Fonts and Typestyles

Review Phonics with Year-End Awards

Review Phonics with Year-End Awards

Track Words While Reading

Track Words While Reading

Build Phonics Skills with Word-Maker Cups

Build Phonics Skills with Word-Maker Cups

Tackle Obscure Nouns When Reading

Tackle Obscure Proper Nouns in Reading

Hearing Punctuation

Hear Punctuation