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Closing the Gap:

How the Fluency Development Lesson Scaffolds Students Towards Grade Level Texts

Every minute counts. How can you select the right texts and activities that are equitable, develop fluency, and grow students as readers? Poetry is the perfect genre for delightful, joyful, and knowledge building instruction, and makes lessons shine! Learn more about the art + science of The Fluency Development Lesson with authors, experts, and practitioners Lynne Kulich, Ph.D., Tim Rasinski, Ph.D., and David L. Harrison, D.Litt. 

Focusing on fluency will help build a lifelong love of literacy for every student! 

 

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Closing the Gap:

How the Fluency Development Lesson Scaffolds Students Towards Grade Level Texts 

Presented by:
Lynne Kulich, Ph.D., Timothy Rasinski, Ph.D., and David L. Harrison, D.Litt.

Closing the Gap: How the Fluency Development Lesson Scaffolds Students Towards Grade Level Texts 

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Every minute counts. How can you select the right texts and activities that are equitable, develop fluency, and grow students as readers? Poetry is the perfect genre for delightful, joyful, and knowledge building instruction, and makes lessons shine! Learn more about the art + science of The Fluency Development Lesson with authors, experts, and practitioners Lynne Kulich, Ph.D., Tim Rasinski, Ph.D., and David L. Harrison, D.Litt. 

Focusing on fluency will help build a lifelong love of literacy for every student! 

Duration: 1 hour  

About the Presenters

Lynne Kulich, Ph.D.
Lynne Kulich, Ph.D.

Lynne Kulich, Ph.D. is the Senior Director of Early Learning at NWEA and a former professor, literacy coach, director of curriculum, and a mentor in the Ohio Principal Mentoring Program. She earned a doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Akron in 2009 and loved teaching graduate reading courses, as well as elementary students.

Timothy Rasinski, Ph.D. 
Timothy Rasinski, Ph.D. 

Tim Rasinski, Ph.D., is a professor of literacy education at Kent State University and the author, co-author or editor of over 50 books or curriculum programs. In 2010 he was elected to the International Reading Hall of Fame. In 2020 Timothy received the William S. Gray Citation of Merit by the International Literacy Association, the highest award given by the prestigious organization. Tim earned his doctorate at The Ohio State University. 

David L. Harrison, D.Litt. 
David L. Harrison, D.Litt. 

David L. Harrison, D. Litt. was born in Springfield, Missouri. Counting his first poems at age six, David has been a writer most of his life and has produced 80 published books of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction that have won dozens of awards. He holds two degrees in science and two honorary doctorates of letters (MSU and Drury University). He is poet laureate for Drury and David Harrison Elementary School was named in his honor. He regularly speaks at conferences and visits schools.

Featured Resource

The Fluency Development Lesson:
Closing the Reading Gap 

Authors Lynne Kulich, Ph.D., Timothy Rasinski, Ph.D., and David L. Harrison, D.Litt., deliver a ready-to-implement set of 28 fluency development units organized into five knowledge strands, with 140 lessons to move students toward more fluent, proficient reading and joyful learning. Reproducible post-reading activities provide meaningful practice through word ladders, graphic organizers, cloze activities, writing prompts, and more. 

  • Experience the synergy of scientific and artful instruction with this one-of-a-kind resource! 
  • Bridging Theory and Practice: Practical strategies are rooted in the Science of Reading, while also empowering educators to create artful instructional practices that address reading gaps. 
  • Ready-to-Implement Resource: A focus poem for each unit, step-by-step Fluency Development Lessons, and numerous reproducible word-ladders, graphic organizers, and writing prompts offer a comprehensive toolkit for immediate application. 
  • Expert Authorship: Lynne Kulich, Ph.D., Timothy Rasinski, Ph.D., and David L. Harrison, D.Litt., bring a wealth of knowledge and insight from distinguished careers in literacy education, research, and authorship. 
  • Proven Track Record: With over 50 books, 250 articles, and numerous awards between them, the authors' research-backed approaches have been recognized by the National Reading Panel and cited in top-ranked literacy journals. 
  • Empowering Educators: For seasoned and new educators alike, this resource provides the tools and strategies needed to foster fluency, build knowledge, and close reading gaps, ultimately enhancing student achievement and success. 
The Fluency Development Lesson: Closing the Reading Gap
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