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Week 3

Read about the different stages of literacy for beginning readers or for Intermediate readers. Think about several different children in your class. Can you tell about which stage you think they are in and why you think they are in these stages?

**Stages of Reading Development**:
Most researchers agree that reading acquisition occurs in a stage-like progression. Just as children pass though developmental milestones in physical development, they also move through reading stages until they reach the stage of an independent advanced reader. Understanding what stage each of your students is in is, and what a child needs at each of these stages is vital. With this knowledge teachers can differentiate their instruction based on the individual student needs.


 * Beginning Readers:**

Stage 1: The Emergent Reader

Stage 2: The Beginning Reader

Stage 3: The Fledgling Reader

Stage 4: The Transitional Reader

Stage 5: The Independent Reader


 * Intermediate Readers**:

(1) The Evolving Reader Stage

(2) The Maturing Reader Stage

(3) The Advanced Reader Stage

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