Echo reading is a read and repeat reading strategy designed to develop print knowledge--or letter and word recognition. It can also be used to develop expressive, fluent reading. This class will focus on giving early readers and pre-readers a foundation for connecting words and sounds to print on the page.

Each week we will read a book from the Gossie and Friends series by Olivier Dunrea. I will start out by reading the entire book. Then I will return to the beginning and read the book...