Many students are already social media experts. Tapping into their knowledge to channel them to try new books and to reflect on their work can be powerful.
February 6, 2018
It may seem strange to think about cultivating focus. Although natural abilities can vary, focus can be improved, cultivated, and taught.
January 18, 2018
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.
January 15, 2018
Readers who read strictly for plot nearly always remain stuck in literal interpretations of text, and typically struggle with more complex reading skills.
January 8, 2018
New York Times, Best-selling author Jennifer Serravallo talks about her new on-demand course: Strategies in Action: Reading and Writing Methods and Content.
January 4, 2018
Creating Powerful Book Clubs 4-8
January 2, 2018
Once we can get past the idea that poems are in their own little word, they open up a world of possibilities in the classroom.
December 18, 2017
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.
December 13, 2017
There are two key considerations when planning a curriculum that supports success with ELA exams: time and level of text complexity.
November 28, 2017
This is part of the beauty of the Units of Study: the specificity and precision of the Unit books juxtaposed with the flexibility of the If…Then…Curriculum book.
November 14, 2017
For a variety of reasons, expressing understanding is hard for many struggling learners.
November 13, 2017
The kinds of readers that enter our classrooms are vast. Some read voraciously, and benefit from help tailoring reading plans to push their thinking to more nuanced levels. Some slog through books, wi
October 31, 2017
When we have a mindset that trusts that all students can grow, we can move struggling learners to a place of great joy and success.
October 30, 2017
How to Plan for Book Clubs in Middle School
October 17, 2017
Building a strong workshop practice is similar to building a house. Doing it successfully takes the right tools.
October 16, 2017
Teachers of middle school reading have their own, unique set of challenges. Some of these hopes for middle school readers might resonate with you:
October 10, 2017
Since every classroom will have struggling learners, it is helpful to define the kinds of struggling learners we might encounter and then plan moves to support them.
October 5, 2017
When we teach students to express themselves well in writing, we are doing so much more than simply helping them to do better on school assignments.
October 3, 2017
