How to Do a Close Reading Lesson in Any Subject 19Jan2025 by Jennifer Gonzalez All teachers — not just English teachers — need to be incorporating reading instruction in their classes. Here’s one way to do it.
The Art of Annotation: Teaching Readers To Process Texts 28Apr2024 by Andrea Castellano Annotation can be a powerful way to improve comprehension and increase engagement, but its effectiveness can vary depending on how it’s taught.
Untangling the Debate Over Reading Instruction 20Aug2023 by Jennifer Gonzalez When it comes to teaching kids how to read, what is the big debate about? And what does research say we should be doing?
Lessons that Build Students’ Media and News Literacy 30Jan2022 by Jennifer Gonzalez Our students can access information in seconds, so we need to arm them with critical thinking skills and an understanding of the ethics of content creation.
8 Ways to Grow Students’ Vocabulary 13Dec2021 by Angela Peery By adding even a few of these strategies to your repertoire, you’ll help students build vocabularies that will support them no matter what path they choose to pursue.
How ELA and Special Ed Collaboration Can Produce Great Student Writing 25Jul2021 by Sarah Riggs Johnson Writing can be especially difficult for students with learning differences. How can ELA and special ed teachers optimize their partnership to get the best from these kids?
Does Your School Need a Literacy Check-Up? 14Jun2021 by Angela Peery Literacy is arguably the most valuable asset we develop in our students, but many classrooms are missing the teaching practices that would make the biggest difference.
The Surprising Benefits of Student-Created Graphic Novels 21Jul2019 by Shveta Miller Graphic novels are wonderful for reading, but when students use this form for their own writing, incredible stories can emerge.
What Are the Best Ways to Use Leveled Texts? 21Oct2018 by Jennifer Gonzalez When it comes to leveled texts, teachers and administrators make some missteps that can negatively impact students’ growth as readers. Here’s what to do instead.
