Literacy Posts
The Lovesong of J. Alfred Prufrock Text
“In the room the women come and go Talking of Michelangelo.”
The Art & Science Of Reading In The 21st…
Like thinking, reading in the 21st century is endlessly linked in an increasingly visible web of physical and digital media forms.
Creating A Culture Of Reading In Your Classroom
Let’s stop the endless worksheets and cooperative groups that skim through text merely to find answers and grow a culture of…
The Difference Between Inference & Prediction
Understanding the difference between inference and prediction is one of classic challenges in literacy instruction.
A Conversion Chart For Reading Level Measurement Tools
Reading level measurements aren’t perfect and neither are the conversions but as a general guide, it’s a handy tool to keep…
7 Strategies For Using Context Clues In Reading
Strategies for using context clues in reading including word parts, definition–> explanation, examples, antonyms, and analogies.
25 Reading Strategies That Work In Every Content Area
Reading strategies useful in every content area include Questioning the text, Visualization, and using Context Clues to infer meaning.
A Better Alternative To Grading Student Writing
For amateurs developing skills, the process is far more important than the product. This is true in science and is true…