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Decoding, Reading and Reading Disability

The proponents of the Simple View of Reading explain its application.

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Year level
Foundation, Year 1, Year 2
Purpose
Professional learning
Topic
Differentiation, Intervention
Audience
Teachers, School leaders
Format
Downloadable resource
Learning area
English
General capabilities
Literacy
Publisher

PRO-ED Inc

Copyright

© PRO-ED Inc

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