Cheryl Habuchmai
ED 638 Fall Intersession 2018
Dr. M. Rivera
IRA
Newsletter Project: Effective Literacy Website #5
RIF means Reading is
Fundamental. According to RIF https://www.rif.org/
how they help people, they help develop content and resources that produce
measurable results. Through RIF’s various programs and partnerships, RIF provide
opportunities for children and their families to experience the life-changing
impact of reading. Reading is the fundamental building block to all life’s
essential skills. This website also invites people to explore their program
options for bringing books and literacy resources to children at home, in the
classroom, and in the community.RIF also now offer grants to help their sites
and partners implement these programs in their communities.
Reading is Fundamental also
provide help for those that wants to become reading mentors. There is a button
that will take you to a PDF format that will list the things you need to know
of a great reading mentor. It says that to serve as a reading mentor one way to
help support the mission is to get involved with students that are in the
community. Even if one plans to volunteer as a classroom quest reader, a
one-on-one reading buddy or one that assist children in book selection during a
RIF event there are tips that can help them become better mentors and that is
encourage choice, knowing your audience, modeling good reading habits, making
reading fun, asking questions, strategies, and how to check out supporting
materials on literacy central.
Reading is Fundamental was
founded in 1966 where they address the alarming literacy crisis in America
through quality content, strong leadership, and an active and engaged
community. They bring together children and give opportunities for them and
ensure that reading turns into a journey for them. They create needs-based
content and targeted programs that align key literacy issues with proactive and
measurable solutions. Like other effective literacy websites, RIF efforts
starts with all books and resources, activities and professional development
for educators, parents, and literacy volunteers to ensure that reading turns
every child opportunities in life. RIF is everywhere especially in Guam. Their
legacy has grew so that all children have the right to learn to read.
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