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Gifted Readers

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Intellectual Needs of Gifted Learners

pace of learning

complexity of material

time with others of like ability

higher levels of thinking

Attributes of Effective Reading Programs That Support Gifted and Talented Readers (from Collaborative Literacy: Using Gifted Strategies to Enrich Learning for Every Student, by Susan Israel, Dorothy Sisk, and Cathy Collins Block, 2007)

Integrated

Provides opportunities for acceleration (beyond what's provided in the regular classroom)

Questions for the teacher to consider:

* Do I provide my students with opportunities to use advanced reading materials?

* Do I allow my talented readers to participate in inquiry-based programs and children's literature discussions appropriate for developing higher level thinking?

* Do I include writing that encourages elaboration and incorporation of ideas from literature into stories?

* Do I provide supplementary materials for the development of vocabulary skills?

* Do I provide opportunities for talented readers to select biographies and texts that deal with multicultural issues?

* Do I use spelling and vocabulary words from both basal and literary reading selections?

* Do I allow time for talented readers to tell stories and read personal works?

* Do I allow time for talented readers to pursue reading material that is based on the children's interests?

Who are gifted readers?

PowerPoint from Dr. Susannah Richards

Strong and Gifted Readers - checklists

Sousa Language Scale

What strategies are appropriate?

Developing Verbal Talent - Michael Clay Thompson