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Teachers know that encouraging young children to talk and listen improves their ability to communicate. This book gives them a power tool aligned with the science of reading: the "Strive-for-Five" framework. These responsive conversations start with what children say and continue as the teacher listens and responds over five turns-with the goal of stretching their talking and thinking, knowledge, vocabulary, reasoning, and other skills that underpin reading success.

In an accessible format that contains video clips, along with classroom anecdotes and model conversations, Zucker and Cabell show why Strive-for-Five conversations are important and how teachers can use them to engage children and develop their language comprehension. As teachers use the framework to build students' knowledge, vocabulary, reasoning, and other skills that underpin reading success, they'll also see students' confidence grow as they share their individual stories, ideas, and question s.

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Strive-for-Five Conversations: A Framework That Gets Kids Talking to Accelerate Their Language Comprehension and Literacy (The Science of Reading in Practice)

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Amazon.com: Strive-for-Five Conversations: A Framework That Gets Kids Talking to Accelerate Their Language Comprehension and Literacy (The Science of Reading in Practice): 9781546113881: Zucker, Tricia, Cabell, Sonia: Books

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M.Ed. - Character Education

Post-Grad. Cert. - Early Literacy Development

25+ years PK-G2 classroom teacher

Literacy Coach, Mentor Program Coordinator

Finds joy in: word study, creating caring classrooms, reigniting teacher’s joy, eating ice cream, swimming and travel

miles@erinkentconsulting.com

linkedin.com/in/milesmadison/

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Literacy Consultants & Consulting Services | Erin Kent Consulting

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About the Community | Erin Kent Consulting (EKC)

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A few special gifts for signing up now: a strategy call with Erin Kent or an EKC Senior Strategist to get started using the EKC Community to support your current literacy initiatives; and 5 free spots in our live, virtual winter courses ($1495 value!)

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Literacy Consultants & Consulting Services | Erin Kent Consulting

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Literacy Consultants & Consulting Services | Erin Kent Consulting

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EKC provides literacy consultants, consulting services, and literacy professional learning for schools.

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Story Workshop Planner, Conference Guide, and Example

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Story Workshop Planner, Conference Guide, and Example

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The Essentials: Supporting Dual Language Learners in Diverse Environments in Preschool and Kindergarten

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The Essentials: Supporting Dual Language Learners in Diverse Environments in Preschool and Kindergarten

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The Essentials: Supporting Dual Language Learners in Diverse Environments in Preschool and Kindergarten

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The Power of Play: Mastering the 7 Dynamic Learning Zones

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The Power of Play: Mastering the 7 Dynamic Learning Zones [Kriegler, Lili-Ann] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Power of Play: Mastering the 7 Dynamic Learning Zones

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Michelle Kay Compton (Author), Robin Chappele Thompson (Author)

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StoryMaking: The Maker Movement Approach to Literacy for Early Learners

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Amazon.com: StoryMaking: The Maker Movement Approach to Literacy for Early Learners: 9781605546032: Compton, Michelle Kay, Thompson, Robin Chappele: Books

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What the Science of Reading Says: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood (What the Science Says)

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Amazon.com: What the Science of Reading Says: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood (What the Science Says): 9781087696720: Jodene Lynn Smith: Books

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Teaching Strategies Observation Based Assessment tool

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Teaching Strategies Observation Based Assessment tool

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Understand Each Child's Needs Based on Developmentally Appropriate Milestones

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Teaching Strategies GOLD - Formative Assessment for Early Learning

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Discover GOLD - a research-based formative assessment solution for early education programs. Aligned to early learning standards

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A Teacher's Guide to Vocabulary Development Across the Day

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A Teacher's Guide to Vocabulary Development Across the Day

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A Teacher’s Guide to Vocabulary Development Across the Day

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The Essentials: Supporting Dual Language Learners in Diverse Environments in Preschool and Kindergarten

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The Essentials: Supporting Dual Language Learners in Diverse Environments in Preschool and Kindergarten

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The Essentials: Supporting Dual Language Learners in Diverse Environments in Preschool and Kindergarten

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Story Workshop Master PK AS Doha Onsite Nov. 2025

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