Reading is Like Baseball

The article focuses on older readers, but the main points are relevant to all readers. Reflect on the article and the influence it may have on your perception of reading instruction. 

Consider:

     How is reading like baseball?

     When you think of all the components of baseball, how are those comparable to parts of reading -- beginning with the most

     basic ones?

     Explain a progression of reading fundamentals as compared to baseball skills.

     Think about what must happen first, then what builds on that foundation, and what comes next.

     Why is the order important?