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- Dr. Seuss, whose March 2 birthday is the historical marker for Read Across America Day, is an author whose stories are synonymous with rhyming. His signature style has endured the test of time largely because kids have fun reading stories that utilize anapest meter (de de DUM pattern) which helps children understand and focus on the language.
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Feb 14, 2019 · The rhyming structure allows kids to more naturally learn about word families and begin to create a mental library of sounds. While Dr. Seuss books have been popular around the world for decades, many new books maintain the essence of rhyme while exploring new narratives.
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Shifting from Dr. Seuss to diversity NEA’s Read Across America has shifted away from being a Seuss-centric March event to a year-round focus on books that celebrate diversity (opens in a new window) and tell all children that they belong in the world and the world belongs to them.
Jun 2, 2021 · Students so often are only told to read but do not see adults modeling the importance of reading for them. Each day students dressed up to correspond with a Dr. Seuss book and we had an event that promoted the reading. For example, on Tuesday students dressed up for Oh the Places You’ll Go!
Feb 19, 2018 · On Read Across America Day, move the focus from Dr. Seuss Week to its intended purpose – encouraging students to celebrate reading. Rather than focusing on one author, it’s the perfect time to create a reading day for exploring diverse texts from multiple writers.
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Jun 5, 2019 · The genius of Dr. Seuss was the outcome of a personal and artistic evolution that spanned every decade of the American century, and Geisel wouldn’t fully embrace his profession or achieve his...
Feb 25, 2013 · Along with great information for Read Across America events, there are tips for reading aloud, ideas for encouraging all students to read, and strategies for reading to infants and toddlers. Dr. Seuss for Older Students from AdLit: These resources from AdLit.org are perfect for students in grades 4–12, and author Rachel Walker offers some ...