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…
Want Engaged, Independent Readers? Tip Series Part 1[Classroom Library]
For decades, we’ve known the importance of independent reading (see Johnson and Blair, 2003). It’s the place where kids practice their growing skills as readers. Where they have the chance…
The Real Question We Should Be Asking
It takes less than five minutes on social media to see that the acronym “SOR” is a divisive one. More and more lately, there are two camps of educators. There…
Is Independent Reading Time a Waste of Time?
There is a sad phenomenon going on in schools across the country today. Because of all of the push for mandated, foundational skill curriculum, little time is left for independent…
The Swiss Army Knife of Effective Literacy Instruction
Social media is FILLED with polarization regarding effective literacy instruction. It’s filled with shame and blame. It makes you feel terrible–and confused. And a lot of it is grounded in…