Watching this webinar from PaTTAN, you will learn why summarizing has been identified through research as highly effective for developing comprehension and writing. It defines a quality summary and how it differs from retelling or paraphrasing. Practical suggestions for explicitly teaching summary writing based on text and non-text sources will be shared, including scaffolds. The…
This book is an excellent, reader-friendly resource for kindergarten teachers and Early Childhood Educators. While infant and toddler development takes place before the Ontario curriculum kicks in, the authors are American. Their recommendations for preschoolers generally align with the age of our Year 1 kindergarten students. Much of the research and advice in the book…
Sentence combining is an evidence-based practice that helps students improve both their writing skills and reading comprehension. In this valuable book, the author outlines the importance of the sentence and what sentence combining actually is, as well as how to teach and assess it. Also included: multiple examples at different levels that teachers from Grades…
This video brought to you by Stephanie Stollar will clear up any confusion about universal screening and diagnostic assessment. Not only will you understand the differences, but you will also learn how the two work together to help guide instructional decisions in reading.
This paper delves into informing how teachers can use scientifically based research to make curricular instructional decisions The article showcases how as professionals, teachers can become more effective and powerful by developing their skills to recognize scientifically based practice. Even in scenarios when the evidence is not available, educators will be informed on how to…
This book is “a comprehensive guide to what effective coaching looks like across the pre-K to 12 grade span and how to conduct powerful coaching cycles with teachers and teams”. It is research-driven, full of citations to support the coaching model (using alliance strategies, observing, modeling, providing performance feedback) and recommended practices. The section on…
In this book, the authors share background information on how writing develops, and a research base for three key elements: handwriting, spelling and composition. The following chapters provide practical classroom advice for teaching all three, including several chapters dedicated to genre-specific writing instruction: book reviews (opinion), narratives and description, and how those progress from K-2….
With each week’s episode of Reading Road Trip, host Kate Winn recommends a picture book created by an Indigenous author or illustrator. Catch up with the books recommended from Season 2, and consider adding some to your library today!
Cette série de webinaires en deux parties sur la morphologie explore les principes fondamentaux de la morphologie. La connaissance de la morphologie est importante pour soutenir la compréhension de la lecture, le vocabulaire, l’orthographe et l’écriture des élèves.a deux types de morphologie: flexionnelle et dérivationnelle. La vidéo explique comment décortiquer les mots afin de les…
This blog post by Joan Sedita of Keys to Literacy highlights the research behind creating specific product goals in writing, emphasizing that providing students with specific guidance on the task, audience, and purpose. A WAG template (Writing Assignment Guide) is provided, as well as completed samples to highlight how it can be used in instruction.
Morphological awareness is a skill that helps students read and spell. Teaching English morphemes, and building students’ awareness of morphemes in oral and written language, is key to supporting vocabulary, spelling, comprehension, and writing.
Cet article fait mention de quelques stratégies pour améliorer le décodage, la fluidité et la compréhension de lecture.
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