Background knowledge acts as a framework that students can use to connect new information to what they already know, deepening their reading comprehension.
November 21, 2024
Comprehension is the heart of literacy instruction and targeting it during whole-group literacy time ensures that all students are building the skills they need to become thoughtful, engaged readers.
October 30, 2024
Saxon® Phonics and Spelling’s approach to teaching phonics and spelling concepts uses foundational research in the science of reading and cognitive science.
April 15, 2024
Record-keeping systems allow you to consolidate data, study individual progress, track the frequency with which you meet with students, and easily access and update your data across time.
December 29, 2023
Here are six tools you can slowly introduce into your classroom writing center to support student independence.
December 26, 2023
The audiobook of Literacy's Democratic Roots: A Personal Tour Through 8 Big Ideas
December 11, 2023
Guided reading nurtures strong readers and plays a pivotal role in helping young learners become confident and capable readers.
December 5, 2023
Small-group reading lessons have the potential to transform students into confident and skilled readers.
December 1, 2023
The audiobook of The Literacy Studio: Redesigning the Workshop for Readers and Writers
September 22, 2023
As humans we have the great gift, the great evolutionary achievement, of speech and story. It’s what we do best—and all literacy instruction needs to honor and build on that gift.
September 19, 2023
As educators, we all want our students to have the skills and insights needed to navigate the world outside of their classroom. In this mission, the significance of relevance in reading cannot be understated.
September 13, 2023
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September 11, 2023
Pre-reading scaffolds are powerful tools that can equip struggling readers with the skills and confidence they need to navigate and comprehend text.
September 6, 2023
Tips to help you adapt your writing workshop to support multilingual language learners.
August 30, 2023
Tips to help you adapt your reading workshop to support multilingual language learners.
August 25, 2023
During whole-group literacy, it’s important that students are interested in the books, discussions, and teachings for the most impactful, engaging literacy instruction.
August 16, 2023
Shared reading sparks joy, inquiry, student talk and agency. Shared reading is more engaging and impactful than any other whole-class literacy instruction.
August 11, 2023
Strong writing minilessons open a world of possibilities for learners, creating an environment that nurtures students’ ability to write with purpose, imagination, and voice.
July 31, 2023