Episode 72: Beliefs About Books and Reading
In this episode, Elizabeth shares eight common beliefs about reading and how they can discourage kids from reading. There have been many alarming articles about kids not reading much - so it's important to try and support our young readers as best we can.
The 8 beliefs are:
Phonics Instructions Ends After Second Grade
Picture Books are Easy Books
Reading With Kids Ends Once They Learn to Read
If Kids Want to Hear a Story Rather Than Read It, They Are Being Lazy
Kids Need to Read Books at Their Reading Level
Kids Should Not Be Re-Reading Books
If Comprehension Support is Needed, Find Passages & Questions
Graphic Novels are Not as Rigorous as Novels