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  • Cottonwood Elementary School
  • Fernley, NV
  • More than a third of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Guided reading sets will allow my students to take charge of their reading and make the choices that work best for them. During guided reading they choose a text in their group that works for them. Currently my students are lacking in the choice of books. The use of leveled texts enables children to read at an appropriate text level that ensures comprehension is placed at the forefront of a child's reading. Making sure students are able to comprehend is an essential component in motivating them. I have noticed amazing differences in my students when they are given an exposure to a diverse readings. Providing student with a variety of leveled books encourages them to be more engaged, which ultimately supports students reading development. My students are noticeably more engaged in their reading when they are given a choice of various texts.The products that I have selected will support my students by encouraging them to make more effective learning choices. A crucial goal of reading comprehension instruction is to support students expand the knowledge, skills, and experiences they must hold if they are to become proficient and enthusiastic readers.I have seen how choice and access to different books can affect my students' work and demeanor and hope that the additional options will help us grow even more!

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Guided reading sets will allow my students to take charge of their reading and make the choices that work best for them. During guided reading they choose a text in their group that works for them. Currently my students are lacking in the choice of books. The use of leveled texts enables children to read at an appropriate text level that ensures comprehension is placed at the forefront of a child's reading. Making sure students are able to comprehend is an essential component in motivating them. I have noticed amazing differences in my students when they are given an exposure to a diverse readings. Providing student with a variety of leveled books encourages them to be more engaged, which ultimately supports students reading development. My students are noticeably more engaged in their reading when they are given a choice of various texts.The products that I have selected will support my students by encouraging them to make more effective learning choices. A crucial goal of reading comprehension instruction is to support students expand the knowledge, skills, and experiences they must hold if they are to become proficient and enthusiastic readers.I have seen how choice and access to different books can affect my students' work and demeanor and hope that the additional options will help us grow even more!

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