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Do Reading Responses Really Get Kids to Read? EP 54
The start of the new year brought a lot of questions about reading responses. It seems like teachers started assigning reading responses at the start of 2025. A question I kept getting is, "Do reading responses really help?"
The short answer is yes, reading responses can help kids better understand what they read.
Today's episode starts with the point of reading responses and what the research says about reading responses. I give tips for teachers to consider when assigning reading responses and suggestions for parents to support their kids at home.
The episode ends with a book recommendation…
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