Topic: Literacy Instruction

Foundational literacy skills are the building blocks of a student's journey towards becoming proficient readers and writers.

During whole-group literacy, it’s important that students are interested in the books, discussions, and teachings for the most impactful, engaging literacy instruction.

Shared reading sparks joy, inquiry, student talk and agency. Shared reading is more engaging and impactful than any other whole-class literacy instruction.

Comprehension is not about spitting out facts and filling in blanks. Comprehension is about understanding. And reading is not merely about word calling. Reading is about thinking.

These five strategies highlight the interconnectedness of comprehension, conversation, writing, and vocabulary in fostering a deep understanding of texts.

Read-aloud time is an opportunity to mentor children in the mindset, habits, and strategies of proficient readers.

Children not only need to write, they also need direct, explicit instruction in the skills and qualities of effective writing.

Finding the right books for your classroom of adolescent readers is key to building engagement. The right book in the hands of a kid can change a life forever.

Discover four proven strategies to empower struggling readers in your classroom, fostering a nurturing environment where students can unlock their reading potential and thrive academically.

Discover the key components of an effective reading intervention program to help your struggling students excel in their literacy skills.

Looking for ways to help struggling readers in your classroom? Check out these five early reading intervention activities to help improve reading skills and confidence.

As our world grows and shifts, so does our definition of literacy. Sense-making through reading, writing, speaking, and listening is nuanced when we consider the numerous modes of information we encounter each day.

Listen in or watch as Dr. Sonja Cherry Paul and Tricia Ebarvia talk about centering racial equity in our literacy practices and their upcoming (virtual!) Institutes for Racial Equity in Literacy. #IREL20 ⁠

Here, you’ll find Jen's answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the teaching phase of Complete Comprehension.

Here, you’ll find Jennifer Serravallo's answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the evaluation phase of Complete Comprehension.

Aligning Teacher and Admin Goals to Get The Most Out of Evaluation

The Need for Making Teacher Evaluation Work

Evaluating Beginning Teachers