13 iPad Apps That Promote Close Reading
13 iPad Apps That Promote Close Reading Read More
Close-reading is an active process characterized by questioning, adjusting reading rate, judgement thinking, and dozens of other strategies.
Literacy
Literacy is the ability to make sense of or use ‘something.’ From books to technology, research to writing, literacy is the foundation of learning.
Instead Of A Book Report, My Students ‘Wrote’ A Video
Instead Of A Book Report, My Students ‘Wrote’ A Video Read More
My students were overjoyed when I shared this new tool that enabled them to work more interactively with their book reports.
Dyslexic Thinkers Aren’t Disabled Thinkers
Dyslexic Thinkers Aren’t Disabled Thinkers Read More
Image or picture thinking is the innate process dyslexic thinkers use. Our educational system is just beginning to understand how to best respond.
14 Ways To Use Digital Text Annotation In The Classroom
14 Ways To Use Digital Text Annotation In The Classroom Read More
Skim for key vocabulary that seems important, is confusing, or otherwise ‘stands out’ and mark it in a separate color.
Cheap Children’s Books: 26 Books For Under $10 (Each)
Cheap Children’s Books: 26 Books For Under $10 (Each) Read More
If you’re an elementary school teacher, you know the challenges of funding a classroom. With many content areas, it can get expensive fast.
Kurt Vonnegut Describes The Shape Of A Story
Kurt Vonnegut Describes The Shape Of A Story Read More
Every story, Vonnegut playfully asserts, can be ‘shaped’ on a Y-axis of Good Fortune & Ill Fortune extended along the X-axis of Time.
5 Ideas For Using Infographics To Teach Literature
5 Ideas For Using Infographics To Teach Literature Read More
Infographics help students decode complex story elements to better access a text. Try these ideas for using infographics to teach literature.
15 Of The Best Apps For Improved Reading Comprehension
15 Of The Best Apps For Improved Reading Comprehension Read More
Reading comprehension is a matter of decoding, reading speed, and thinking about the text, all of which can improve with tiered practice.