Teachers must face the difficult decision of how to balance time between authentic reading and writing and the rigorous word work students need. (continue reading)
Because of the myriad ways writing workshop and oral language development are linked, it’s hard to tell where one ends and the other begins. (continue reading)
Readers who read strictly for plot nearly always remain stuck in literal interpretations of text, and typically struggle with more complex reading skills. (continue reading)
Think of the possibilities as graphic novels provide readers who might not be able to tackle higher-levels of text an inroad for high-level thinking work. (continue reading)
Reading and writing can be powerful tools for agency and liberation, which is why making sure our practices are grounded in inclusion is so important. (continue reading)
Let’s talk about Texas Chainsaw Massacre-style cuts – hacking off large sections of your manuscript to make it better. How do you know where to begin? (continue reading)
