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For many years everyone has thought that we simply stop learning how to read in the forth grade. And rather we read to learn. (reference below). There is alot or correlational data that has been recently overturned. A fifth grade teacher i know told me that children come into her class at several different reading levels and are always learning new ways to read. (Amber) One experiment she tried was allowing children to read aloud in class and she found that is the best practice for students who want to learn to read. Another experiment she conducted was that encouragement and less judgement were to simple and effective ways to give a child the confidence to read out loud. Meaning no laughter when a word is misspoken, and applause when the student finishes reading.these two simple steps will help students read better. Not everyone is born with the ability of flawless public reading or speaking, but giving someone the confidence todo so will help them not only read and write better but function in their social life better.

References: Dartmouth College. "Brain waves show learning to read does not end in 4th grade, contrary to popular theory." ScienceDaily. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/07/140721100327.htm (accessed July 22, 2014 Amber Cudihy Boutwell River Springs Elementary School.

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