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

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