The amount of time needed for each area changes as students become stronger readers, but some amount of time for each area is needed at all grade levels. (fastbridge.org)
With a focus on fostering close reading habits in the beginning of the year you are building strong readers that will be able to interpret a text on a high level independently. (sadlier.com)
Our goal should be to develop strong readers with strategies they will be able to use throughout their lives to better understand a text. (sadlier.com)