Fluent readers are able to read with proper phrasing and know when to pause when reading a sentence. There was a meme a while back that argued for the importance of punctuation and how it saves lives with its captions reading, “Let’s eat Grandma! vs. Let’s eat, Grandma!” This meme shows the importance of commasContinue reading “Practicing Fluency Through Emojis”
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Classroom Solutions: Solving Problems as They Arise in the Literacy Classroom
Today’s post is a question that I recently received. A teacher writes: I feel like all of the joy has been sucked out of teaching this year due to the restrictions and the increased emphasis on safety. For example, I feel like I am required to have the students wash their hands constantly over teachingContinue reading “Classroom Solutions: Solving Problems as They Arise in the Literacy Classroom”
How Do Kids Become Readers?
My students are beginning to work with elementary children. They are planning and teaching reading and writing lessons. As they are beginning their time teaching, some are learning, either directly from the child or indirectly from the child’s parents, that the child does not like reading or is not a “good” reader. And, my studentsContinue reading “How Do Kids Become Readers?”
Who are the Readers in Your Classroom?
Modifications to a Reading Interest Survey During COVID What do you do after you learn about the students in your classroom? And, how do you know where to begin in terms of reading and writing instruction? It is important to learn about what the children in your classroom are interested in and what they enjoyContinue reading “Who are the Readers in Your Classroom?”
How a Morning Message Upped My Zoom Teaching
Each week, one of my classes comes into the Zoom classroom muted and with their video off. I have (politely) asked the students to turn their cameras on, especially during the discussion portion of the class. Yet, many of the students continue to leave their cameras off. It has been a point of frustration toContinue reading “How a Morning Message Upped My Zoom Teaching”
Are You a Good Listener?
Four Steps to Learn About Students Through Listening This past week, I had my students read an article about assessing students at the beginning of the school year and the article described listening to students as a form of assessment. I was met with skepticism about the idea that listening to students can be aContinue reading “Are You a Good Listener?”
Picture Books to Learn About Your Students
I try to use authentic books with students as often as possible – starting at the beginning of the school year.
