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| A classroom, school, and home environment in which literacy will be fostered and nurtured. |
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| Three kinds of print should fill your classroom—published material, print created by the teacher, and print created by the students. |
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| The careful management of time is essential to creating a literate environment. Teaching reading and writing requires a large uninterrupted block of time, at least 90 to 120 minutes per day. |
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| Students need to have choices about what they read and how they respond to their reading. |
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| In the best possible literate environment, everything that happens in the classroom sends the message that reading—including learning from what you read, having personal responses to what you read, talking about what you read, and writing about what you read—is fantastic! |
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The Purpose of Literacy-Rich Environments |
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| The literacy rich environment emphasizes the importance of speaking, reading, and writing in the learning of all students. This involves the selection of materials that will facilitate language and literacy opportunities; reflection and thought regarding classroom design; and intentional instruction and facilitation by teachers and staff |
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Classroom Materials for Literacy-Rich Environments |
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| The intentional selection and use of materials is central to the development of the literacy-rich environment. Teachers ensure that students have access to a variety of resources by providing many choices. |
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Classroom Design for Literacy-Rich Environments |
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It encourage repeated opportunities to interact with literacy materials and activities to practice skills that students are learning
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The Role of the Teacher for Literacy-Rich Environments |
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| Is to encourage all attempts at reading, writing, and speaking, allowing students of varying ability to experience the different function and use of literacy activities. |
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