Here, you’ll find Jennifer Serravallo's answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the evaluation phase of Complete Comprehension.
November 6, 2019
The Artful Read-Aloud is an invitation to see ourselves not just as literacy teachers but also as creative artists.
November 4, 2019
In this episode, Sonja and Dana chat with Brett Whitmarsh about the role of technology in book clubs, and what is at the heart of starting a strong book club.
October 20, 2019
In this episode, Sonja and Dana chat about the value of book clubs, and how they can become a tool to disrupt the idea that our job and mission is to teach books…when really it should be to teach readers.
October 13, 2019
How do you feel about grammar? For many of us, it was a frustrating exercise that kept writing inaccessible.
October 10, 2019
Evidence has converged on several important elements of a phonics lesson. Here are 5 research-based essential parts of a phonics lesson.
September 11, 2019
Reading workshop provides a framework in which we can create the conditions students need to become lifelong readers.
August 20, 2019
If you missed a day, or want to re-watch a certain video, you can find links to all the videos a the bottom of this page!
July 29, 2019
Everything you need to know about Jennifer Serravallo's 2019 online summer reading camp!
July 12, 2019
Book clubs are where students fall in love with reading. We value book clubs because it is in these spaces that we witness humanity at its best
June 11, 2019
Taking the initiative to be reflective about one's inward identity can be enlightening!
May 15, 2019
We are pleased to announce that Jennifer Serravallo will be hosting an online reading camp this summer!
May 14, 2019
There is a power to series books, and they should have a prominent space in our bookrooms and classroom libraries. Here are a bunch of new ways to hook those series readers in your classroom!
May 1, 2019
Managing classroom book clubs can be hard. Real hard. But honestly, is there any better way to get students vested in reading?
April 15, 2019
Janelle Henderson invites us to reflect on serving the needs of the boys of color in classrooms.
March 20, 2019
Over the years, the “library” space came to be used for professional development, math labs, anything but literacy programming, and collection development slowed down significantly.
March 13, 2019
Katie Wood Ray interviews Carl Anderson and Jenifer Serravallo, who both recently published two conferring books in Heinemann’s Classroom Essentials Series.
February 28, 2019
Heinemann fellow Julie Kwon Jee has this question: In what ways does a continuous exploration of identity via literature and personal reflection increase engagement and encourage students to become active participants in choosing the books they read both inside and outside their classrooms?
February 6, 2019