Literacy
Find and share strategies for helping students read for knowledge, write coherently, and think critically about the written word.
Passion-Driven Research Projects
Months- or even years-long independent research projects motivate students to develop core curricular skills.Reading Aloud to Middle School Students
Hearing books read aloud benefits older students, enhancing language arts instruction and building a community of readers.How to Teach Handwriting—and Why It Matters
Teaching young students how to write by hand before moving on to keyboarding can help improve their reading fluency as well.What Doesn’t Work: Literacy Practices We Should Abandon
The number one concern that I hear from educators is lack of time, particularly lack of instructional time with students. Although we can't entirely solve the time problem, we can mitigate it by carefully analyzing our use of class time.60-Second Strategy: 3-Read Protocol
Demystify math word problems with this simple technique that helps kids see the story beyond the numbers.Art as Text: Bridging Literacy and the Arts
Young students can apply language skills to learn to 'read art,' including their own work.6 Techniques for Building Reading Skills—in Any Subject
Students need good reading skills not just in English but in all classes. Here are some ways you can help them develop those skills.