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Teaching Reading: A Balanced Approach for Today's Classrooms
Pamela Farris, Northern Illinois University
Carol Fuhler, Iowa State University
Maria Walther

Introduction to Literacy

Portfolio Activities

Activity 1.1: Reflection on Approaches

Write a reflection on the approach(es) you remember experiencing during your Kindergarten-to-second-grade years of learning to read. How did these approaches impact your learning to read and your attitudes about reading?

Activity 1.2: Student Diversity

Research the statistics on student diversity within the school districts in which you have participated in clinical experiences. Write up your findings and include copies of any documents you found.