Whole vs Small Group Instruction: Which is Most Effective?
Many schools and districts across the country are moving to more whole-group instruction. Not that long ago, a heavy emphasis on small group instruction was all the rage. So it’s…
10 Powerful Vocabulary Instruction Tips Every Teacher Needs to Know
What’s one of the biggest barriers to comprehension? Vocabulary. No matter how well kids can pronounce the words they read or how clearly they hear a word said aloud, comprehension…
Knowledge Building is the Fuel Strong Readers Need
If you’re a reading, social studies, science, or even a math teacher, you know how important it is that students comprehend the material. You also know that many things can…
Beyond the Simple View: Reading’s True Complexity
Lately, you’ve likely been hearing the term SVR (Simple View of Reading). It’s a theory that’s been around for a very long time. Reading researchers Gough and Tunmer came…
Tips for Engaged, Independent Readers [Part 3: Teacher Presence]
This post is the third installment of a 4-part series centered on moves teachers can make that will help their students become more engaged and independent as readers during that…