Writing Lessons Belong in Every Slice of the Day
If we’re honest, writing lessons often get the smallest slice of the instructional day. And unfortunately, it shows. On a national level, our students’scores in writing aren’t much better than…
Why Writing Lessons Aren’t Working
No doubt, you’re one of the millions of teachers navigating a scripted program. For many, myself included, this is a very big shift. It comes with pros and cons, for…
One of the Simplest Strategies for Building Vocabulary
Vocabulary is critical, for sure. Not only is a strong vocabulary a major factor in reading comprehension, it’s also important for helping students write with greater precision and clarity. The…
A Very Simple Way to Improve Reading Comprehension Instruction
Teachers have countless strategies, ideas, and resources at their fingertips when it comes to reading comprehension instruction. From what we find online, to the programs a school provides, to quick…
We Blame Teachers for Low Reading Scores. Should We?
I watched the recent Congressional hearing, in which Dr. Holly Lane, director of the University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI) spoke about the science of reading and what she views…