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Helping Children Work Out Words from Context
More About Sammy RamblesAn unfamiliar word can interrupt a story, but it can also become an...
Using Illustrations as Evidence rather than as Answers
More About Sammy RamblesIllustrations offer clues about a story, but they should not replace the...
How to Make a Personal Vocabulary Notebook
More About Sammy RamblesA personal vocabulary notebook is a place to keep words that a child...
How to Share Reading Duties between Family Members
More About Sammy RamblesWhen several adults care for a child, sharing reading time can make...
What to Do If a Chapter Ends on a Cliffhanger at Bedtime
More About Sammy RamblesA cliffhanger is designed to make readers want to turn the page. At...
How to Use a Story Timeline to Follow Events
More About Sammy RamblesA story timeline helps children see the order in which events happen and...
Helping Children Identify Cause and Effect in a Story
More About Sammy RamblesChildren often remember what happened in a story but find it harder to...
How to Adapt Bedtime Reading for Different Ages
More About Sammy RamblesBedtime reading changes as children grow, but different ages do not always...
How Shared Fantasy Books Create Conversation at Home
More About Sammy RamblesWhen family members share a fantasy story, they gain something more than a...
How Magical Settings Can Spark Curiosity about Real Places
More About Sammy RamblesA fantasy setting may feature floating buildings, hidden valleys or...
How Fantasy Encourages Children to Imagine New Possibilities
More About Sammy RamblesA fantasy story begins by asking readers to accept something that does not...
Why Adventures Give Readers Opportunities to Consider Choices
More About Sammy RamblesAdventure stories rarely move forward without decisions. A character...
Using Imaginary Creatures to Explore Different Viewpoints
More About Sammy RamblesAn imaginary creature gives writers a way to introduce a perspective...
Why Unfamiliar Worlds Can Encourage Careful Reading
More About Sammy RamblesA fantasy writer may introduce a place with its own names, customs and...
What Children Can Discuss after a Character Takes a Risk
More About Sammy RamblesA dramatic chapter can leave a child excited, worried or annoyed at a...