Jan 27, 2022
Teaching your students to summarize well is not easy. But, it's 100% worth the effort! This important comprehension strategy, if learned right, will serve your students well for years to come. The great thing is, there's more than one way to do summaries so all [yes ALL] students can work on this strategy. Even...
Jan 20, 2022
Your students' reading comprehension toolbox would not be complete without knowing how to make predictions using evidence from the text and check for accuracy as they read.
While making predictions can seem like a lesser strategy and often gets pushed aside for "more important" reading strategies, don't underestimate...
Jan 13, 2022
Do you ever wonder what the difference is between reading skills and reading strategies? So often the terms are used interchangeably but they are actually 2 different things that use different thinking skills, parts of the brain, and have different purposes in your students' reading.
In this episode of The Teach...
Jan 6, 2022
Do your students seem to hear less and less of what you say? Are they always wanting to be "plugged in" to their own personal bubbles [headphones]? You're not alone!
Listening is fast becoming a lost art. We see it in our society and our students are no different than all the adults around them. So how do you remedy...