Helping Students Read By Choosing The Right Literacy Strategy
Start with the big ideas of written communication: Who (author) is saying what (theme/main idea, etc.) to whom (audience)?
What Is Reader’s Theater? Using Literacy For Online Student Engagement
Reader’s theater is a collaborative literacy activity, for all ages, that incorporates reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
Drawing Ideas: The Benefits Of Mindmapping For Learning
Mind-maps allow teachers to gain insight into their students’ thought processes and see the development of their work.
What I Tell Students When They Say They Don’t Like To Read
Some readers may think they dislike the process of reading but everyone loves ideas–and reading is a wonderful strategy to find them.
24 Of The Best Digital Tools To Build Vocabulary
The following digital tools to build vocabulary include reference tools, word clouds, games and review, word walls, and virtual field trips.
25 Ways Schools Can Promote Literacy And Independent Reading
A literacy-rich environment not only supports the academic growth but also encourages conversation, empathy, and critical thinkink.
The Difference Between Lateral Reading And Vertical Reading
Lateral reading is reading ‘across’ texts sequentially–primarily for the purpose of evaluating the credibility of a text.
50 Happy Books That Can Lift You Up
Feel-good fiction? Books that make you happy might be a stretch but well-being comes from a simple concept: What you think about.
Correcting The Impact Of Negative News Bias On Mental Health
The more we click on what sparks anger & fear, the more of that content we’ll see. Read to learn how to mitigate the impact of negative news.
What Parents Can Do At Home To Help With Reading
Whether parents should schedule reading at home depends on many factors–including how you ‘frame’ reading and how they respond.
What Is SQ3R? A Definition For Teachers
SQ3R stands for Survey, Question, Read, Recite, and Review. It is a study strategy for students designed to increase engagement and retention of a text.
A Reading Comprehension Tool To Simplify Text
Rewordify attempts to simplify the text at the vocabulary level help to make complex texts easier to read.
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