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Shared reading

A teacher reading a text with the whole class, modelling reading strategies.

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All four UK nations (details may differ), United States
Topic
Teaching and learning

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Guided reading All four UK nations (details may differ) United States
A teacher reading with a small group of pupils at a similar level to teach reading strategies.

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