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…
Is Assessing Reading Comprehension Even Possible?
All across the English-speaking world, legislation has demanded a greater emphasis on assessment. Specifically, predictive reading screeners. A worthy endeavor. After all, early intervention is key to avoiding reading failure,…
The Reading Comprehension Tests To Pay Attention To
One of the most anticipated and simultaneously dreaded times of the year for educators is late summer. Not because it means it’s almost time to go back to school, but…
Practical Ways to See if Your Students Comprehend Their Own Reading
Data. We’re inundated with it these days. Which has its pros…and also its cons. The data tools we often use for reading might include things like oral reading fluency measures,…
Breaking Down Author’s Purpose: It’s Not as Easy as PIE
It’s time to talk about pie. Not the calorie-laden deliciousness that I will be serving (and eating) on Thanksgiving, but PIE, as in author’s purpose. Let’s talk about why the…