Why Are Programs Such as "Drop Everything and Read" (DEAR)

question 6

Multiple Choice

Why are programs such as "Drop Everything and Read" (DEAR) so important in a comprehensive literacy program?

• A) Students can safely practice their decoding strategies without anyone hearing them.
• B) The teacher is given the opportunity to listen to students read, one on one.
• C) Once they achieve automaticity, students get an opportunity to practice the reading comprehension strategies they have been learning in an enjoyable way.
• D) Students are afforded a social time to share quality literature with each other.

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