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Defining and understanding exactly what reading is, is an important part of teaching reading. This podcast defines reading by describing four essential elements:
1. Reading is the practice of using text to create meaning.
2. Reading is a constantly developing skill.
3. Reading integrates visual and non-visual information.
4. Reading is the act of linking one idea to another.
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