Literacy

Find and share strategies for helping students read for knowledge, write coherently, and think critically about the written word.

Assistive Technology
The Benefits of Ear-Reading
A dyslexia specialist discusses the assistive technologies she uses to help students with dyslexia make gains in reading.
Literacy
Improving Reading Outcomes for Economically Disadvantaged Students
A teacher at a Title I school shares classroom and school-wide strategies to improve students’ reading trajectories.
Culturally Responsive Teaching
Creating a Diverse Classroom Library
An interaction with a student prompts an elementary teacher to revamp her classroom library to make it more inclusive.
Literacy
Reading and Writing in Math Class
Creating a magazine gives students a chance to learn about real-world applications of math.
Literacy
Introducing Students to Books They’ll Love
Bookmatching—recommending books to students based on their interests—takes a bit of work, but can foster a deep love of reading.
Character Education
National Conversations Are Classroom Conversations
Amid a national controversy, a teacher leans on literature to help students make sense of events.
Culturally Responsive Teaching
The Value of Teaching Contemporary Poetry
When a poem is new to both teacher and students, there’s an opportunity to find deep personal and cultural connections.
Critical Thinking
Using Folktales to Teach Logical Reasoning
Having young students write a pourquoi—an origin folktale—is a great way to cultivate problem-solving and divergent thinking.
Literacy
Discovering the Depth in Graphic Novels
Graphic novels can give middle school readers rich opportunities to explore literary themes and conventions.
Literacy
The Unexpected Power of Reading Conferences
A high school English teacher has a single accountability measure for her students’ choice reading: talking to them about it.