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  • Martin L King Junior Elementary School
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 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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“Short texts” are a classroom staple for shared reading and strategy lessons. But all too often, we need to turn to reading anthologies, “close read” workbooks, or test prep materials to find pared down texts. Magazine articles are perfect authentic texts for mini-lessons and evidence-based discussions. Plus, since these short texts are not crafted with multiple-choice questions in mind, they are often better written. For some of my most reluctant readers, even the slimmest book can be daunting. A glossy magazine is often more tempting with a lot of visual support and low pressure short articles. There’s a renewed interest in reading each month when I pick up the new magazines from my mailbox and share them with my students with some fanfare. I often have to choose names from a hat to decide who gets to read the latest issue first. Anything that creates that sort of reading buzz is a good thing!

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“Short texts” are a classroom staple for shared reading and strategy lessons. But all too often, we need to turn to reading anthologies, “close read” workbooks, or test prep materials to find pared down texts. Magazine articles are perfect authentic texts for mini-lessons and evidence-based discussions. Plus, since these short texts are not crafted with multiple-choice questions in mind, they are often better written. For some of my most reluctant readers, even the slimmest book can be daunting. A glossy magazine is often more tempting with a lot of visual support and low pressure short articles. There’s a renewed interest in reading each month when I pick up the new magazines from my mailbox and share them with my students with some fanfare. I often have to choose names from a hat to decide who gets to read the latest issue first. Anything that creates that sort of reading buzz is a good thing!

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