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gifted readers  

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  • Gifted readers are those who, by nature of their advanced understanding of language, are reading at least 2 years in advance of their grade-level peers. Gifted readers, also termed talented readers, have characteristics and learning needs that differ from their peers. [Source: Encyclopedia of Giftedness, Creativity, and Talent; Gifted Readers]

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