Is Shared Reading aligned with the science of reading?

TRT Podcast #137: Is Shared Reading aligned with the science of reading?

Shared Reading has its origins in whole language and balanced literacy. Does it belong in a structured literacy classroom?

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References

*The first two articles are quoted in the episode; I do not consider them to be useful information.

• Park, Barbara. (1982). The Big Book trend – a discussion with Don Holdaway. Language Arts. 59 (8), 815-821.
• Fountas & Pinnell Literacy. (n.d.) The benefits of shared reading for primary readers: A bridge to independence. https://fpblog.fountasandpinnell.com/the-benefits-of-shared-reading-for-primary-readers-a-bridge-to-independence
• Justice, L. M., Skibbe, L., Canning, A. & Lankford, C. (2005). Pre-schoolers, print, and storybooks: An observational study using eye movement analysis. Journal of Research in Reading. 28(3), 229-243.
• Levy, B.A., Gong, Z., Hessels, S., Evans, M. & Jared, D. (2006). Understanding print: Early reading development and the contributions of home literacy experiences. J. Experimental Psychology. 93, 63-93.
• Snow, C., Burns, M.S., & Griffin, P., Eds. (1998). Preventing reading difficulties in young children. National Academy Press.

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