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Fluency in Perspective: Grade 7
This is a collection of passages designed to be used for fluency instruction in grade 7. Developed by Lisa Rogers, Laura Bross, Ayesatta Conteh, Marissa Griese, Teresa Oud, and Catherine Shawana, each passage focuses on a topic associated with a curriculum expectation across content areas. Content was carefully considered to ensure that it shares perspectives…
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Supporting Students with Complex Texts: Highlights from ONlit’s Book Study on Teaching Skills for Complex Text
This winter and spring, ONlit hosted a dynamic six-part book study designed specifically for Ontario educators teaching Grades 3–8. Centred on Dr. Heidi Anne Mesmer’s Teaching Skills for Complex Text, the series was facilitated by Nellie Caruso and Leigh Fettes. It offered educators a practical, curriculum-aligned opportunity to dive into some of the most important—but…
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Spotlight on Nellie Caruso: Championing Student Success in French Immersion
Nellie Caruso has been a French Immersion teacher from 1999 to 2015 with the York Region District School Board and since 2015 with the Toronto District School Board. At her day job and through ONlit, she has not only provided structured literacy instruction in French but has also been instrumental in spreading knowledge, and enhancing…
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Decodable Text vs. Leveled Readers: What Supports Early Reading Development?
When it comes to teaching children how to read, the type of text they are exposed to plays a crucial role in their development. Two widely used approaches—decodable texts and leveled readers—offer different strategies for early literacy instruction. Understanding their differences can help educators and parents make informed decisions to support young readers effectively. Decodable…
