It’s January, albeit the end of January. Most people (whether they’ll admit it or not) thought about changing and improving with the new year. It’s a natural inclination–probably spurred on […]
Teaching
Five Reading Response Strategies
This is the third post in a series focused on improving our practices for reading during class. First, I offered some do’s and a don’t for in-class reading assignments. Then, […]
Teaching
Three Free Sources of Supplemental Texts
Last week I wrote a list of tips for including more reading in your lesson plans, but I didn’t talk about what to read. Obviously, your textbook is a good […]
Teaching
How to Guide Your Students to Better Reading Comprehension
Getting kids to read in class is often a challenge, but it doesn’t have to be. One of the biggest obstacles may just be your approach–so let’s start with what […]