Topic: Literacy

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The audiobook of Literacy Moves Outdoors: Learning Approaches for Any Environment read by the author Valerie Bang-Jensen

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

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

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

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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.

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

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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.

Podcast Teaching Literacy Outdoors

This week we’re joined by Valerie Bang-Jensen and Amy Ludwig VanDerwater as they talk about Valerie’s new book Literacy Moves Outdoors!

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If you’re wondering what literacy might look like outside the classroom, it’s everywhere.

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The Complete Comprehension: Fiction expansion pack gives your students more choice in what they read for assessment, and you more options for matching students’ interest with their assessment book.

Where do we go from here

Heinemann President Matthew Mugo Fields' statement of moving forward in a way that reflects our values.

Expanding Literacy Through Digital Storytelling

How can storytelling re-enter the classroom to compliment the critical literacy students are already building on?

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Take a tour through some of the teaching tools featured in 4 Essential Studies by watching five complimentary conversation videos from Penny Kittle and Kelly Gallagher.

Harnessing the Joy of Reading

What reading experiences have inspired you, helped you to see your own life more clearly, or connected you with others? Today we’re joined by Donalyn Miller to tell us more.

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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.

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The self reflection tool you didn't know you needed from the author of Leading Literate Lives, Stephanie Affinito.

Linking Math and Literature to Explore Social Justice and Global Issues HML

How studying decimals empowered students to change their community: A blog by Margie Pearse, coauthor of Math by the Book: Fifth Grade.

Using Literature to Make Sense of Mathematics HML

How do we help all students make sense of mathematics? — with stories! Literature can support and enhance mathematics instruction.