In Ms. Clark's second-grade class, students are timed monthly on reading rate. When asked why she does this, Ms. Clark says studies have shown high correlations between rate and comprehension; thus, the most important skill to teach young readers is how to read rapidly. What would you tell Ms. Clark?
What will be an ideal response?
Answers may vary, but responses should cover the following: Disagree--reading rate is important, but the most important goal of reading is comprehension.
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