“Reading should not be presented to children as a chore or duty. It should be offered to them as a precious gift.” —Kate DiCamillo
Our basic beliefs about reading:
Our basic beliefs about reading:
- all students deserve to be taught by a joyfully literate adult.
- people learn to read by reading.
- reading is a way of understanding the world.
- life transforming ideas come through reading.
- readers read for different purposes.
- oral language is foundational for reading.
- relationships between students and teachers are critical when learning how to read.
- reading and writing are reciprocal.
- readers adjust their reading rate to enhance their comprehension
- there are many levels of comprehension.
- the assessment of reading should involve complex, informed human judgment.
- meaning and comprehension can be enhanced and developed through conversation.
- reading instruction should be developmentally appropriate and reflect culturally proficient practices
- reading instruction should be differentiated according to student needs and talents
- reading instruction should reflect current research and best practices.