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Having multiple resources available for students exposes them to relevant genres that they encounter in the 21st century, like blogs, videos, and other online publications.
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Establishing large and diverse classroom libraries, particularly with series books, is crucial for empowering student independence and promoting student engagement in independent reading.
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It's important for educators to develop their own cultural awareness in order to understand that students' cultural backgrounds may affect how they show emotions.
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A student's Literacy Environment includes the resources provided by their home, school, and community that helps them develop their literacy skills.
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Audiobooks allow students to hear fluent reading and to experience books above their reading skills.