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About reading: You’re not alone

Posted on August 5, 2018 by dfgately

For every adolescent who encounters fear or conflict or love, there is a person, real or fictional, whose life is described in words and whose experiences can help them realize they aren’t the only one.  When kids read books, they come to recognize that the world contains innumerable thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Continue reading →

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About Reading: Don’t take it for granted!

Posted on May 21, 2015 by dfgately

I have been following with great interest a recent series of blog posts by Grant Wiggins about the nature of reading.    Wiggins explores the essential question:  What exactly is going on in our minds when we read?  It’s mysterious really, … Continue reading →

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