Reading & Literacy

Mar 16, 2015

Five Rules for Close Reading

Close reading is one of those buzzwords that we all hear but aren’t quite sure how to implement. So, when it’s time for you to start a close reading lesson, here are the things you need to know.

Scott Sterling

Mar 02, 2015

[Reading Month] FREE Classroom Resources!

Let us help you celebrate National Reading Month with free downloadable activities from Reading Eggs and Reading Eggspress.

Sarah Cornelius

Nov 19, 2014

Using NaNoWriMo in the Classroom

November is National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo. It’s grown from a celebration of creative writing into a national writing marathon. For most, the goal is to write a 50,000-word novel within the 30 days of November. Here’s how to get your students engaged.

Scott Sterling

Apr 29, 2014

A New Idea for Your Daily Literacy Block

Have you heard about the Daily 5™ or guided reading?

Sarah Wallach

Oct 17, 2013

Implementing Effective Strategies for English Language Learners - Part III

A couple months ago, I began a series, Putting Theory into Practice: Implementing Effective Strategies for English Language Learners.

Shari Rios

Sep 18, 2013

Implementing Effective Strategies for English Language Learners - Part II

Last month, I began a series, Putting Theory into Practice: Implementing Effective Strategies for English Language Learners

Shari Rios

Jan 23, 2013

Reading Across the Subject Areas: The Common Core and Literacy

“The Standards set requirements not only for English language arts (ELA) but also for literacy in history/social studies, science, and technical subjects… Literacy standards for grade 6 and abo

Scott Sterling

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