Early Literacy Mythbusters

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Most children learn to talk naturally.

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Fact

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Human brains are wired to read and write.

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Myth

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A child can learn to read by being read to.

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Myth

Front

Identifying all letters in the alphabet is the most important predictor of future reading success.

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Myth

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Background knowledge is crucial for a child's text comprehension.

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Fact

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A child's listening comprehension is usually stronger than reading comprehension until late elementary school.

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Fact