Encouraging Advanced Readers
How are advanced young readers different?
-Read avidly and with enjoyment
-Use expansive vocabulary
-Use colorful and descriptive phrasing
-May get "lost" in a book
-See humor in word play
-Retain a large quantity of information for retrieval
-Automatically integrate prior knowledge and experience in reading
What can adults do to encourage young readers?
-Provide time
*to interact with texts
*to interact with "experienced" readers
*to share ideas and preferences
*to play
Useful Internet Resources for Working With Young Advanced Readers:
*The International Children's Digital Library (ICDL)
This is a digital library of international children's books with a focus of engaging and inspiring children to explore and better understand the diversity of the world in which we live.
*Read Write Think
This website includes tested, high-quality practices and resources for literacy instruction. Free lessons, standards, and student materials are available.
*The Horn Book
This interactive website is based on a popular literary magazine about books for children and young adults and has resources for parents.