Engaging the Disengaged [Where to Begin]
Striving readers of all ages often face many challenges. They can get frustrated with how often they are stuck on words. They might not be able to comprehend a whole…
Read MoreStriving readers of all ages often face many challenges. They can get frustrated with how often they are stuck on words. They might not be able to comprehend a whole…
Read MoreAs a coach, I hear an all-too common refrain from teachers the first semester of the year. It’s said by both new and experienced teachers alike, although it may be…
Read MoreBeginning of the year reading assessments are kind of a double-edged sword. We learn A LOT about our new students as readers from them, but they can take a ton…
Read MoreMini lessons. Student conferences. Note-taking. Reading groups. Read alouds. Shared reading. Phonics. Vocabulary. The list goes on and on. And this is JUST your literacy block! You also have the…
Read MoreStudent partnerships in a workshop classroom are so important. Not only do they lend themselves to a sense of community and cultivate a more student-centered approach, they are also a…
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