Morphology is the study of the structure of words, focusing on the smallest units of meaning—morphemes—rather than just syllables or sounds. Teaching morphology to students is a powerful tool for enhancing their reading, writing, and comprehension. As students gain awareness and understanding of morphemes, they can decode and understand unfamiliar words more effectively, expanding their…
This handout was adapted from Gillis & Eberhardt (2018) – Syntax: Knowledge to Practice. It unpacks the difference between phrases, independent clauses, and dependent clauses. Please note that it is designed to be used as an educator reference sheet and not as a teaching material with students.
This handout was adapted from Gillis & Eberhardt (2018) – Syntax: Knowledge to Practice. It highlights conventional terms for parts of speech and provides insight into the functional role these units play within sentences. Please note that it is designed to be used as an educator reference sheet and not as a teaching material with…
This thoroughly researched book, with 20 chapters answering pressing literacy instruction questions, is ideal for K-5 classroom teachers, as well as interventionists, coaches and consultants. Each chapter follows a predictable, helpful format: Discussion from the Classroom, Background and Assumptions, Research Studies That Inform the Question, Research Findings, and (perhaps most importantly) So What? Actions for…
Self-Regulated Strategy Development, or SRSD, is a structured and explicit instructional model designed to help students improve their writing skills by teaching them both writing strategies and self-regulation skills. The SRSD model focuses on providing students with clear and simple strategies to support their writing, while also teaching them how to plan, monitor, and evaluate…
These brief videos are short and sweet – giving you “just the facts” on a variety of topics. From decodable text to the instructional hierarchy, these videos dig into what you “literacy” need to know to get started on your learning!
This worksheet serves as a template, walking educators through a structured process to use data to make informed instructional decisions about classroom- or grade-wide data. It highlights the steps of collaborative problem solving — problem identification, problem analysis, instructional planning, and plan evaluation.
This worksheet serves as a template, walking educators through a structured process to use data to make informed instructional decisions for individual students. It highlights the steps of collaborative problem solving — problem identification, problem analysis, instructional planning, and plan evaluation. It can be used to intensify student support in Tiers 2 and 3.
This book is an excellent resource for educators of all grades and subjects. The short, easy-to-read chapters include research-based, practical suggestions for the classroom. Chapters include: Explain with undivided attention, Explain clearly, Explain interactively, Explain with visuals, Explain with examples, Explain with stories, Explain and release. The book addresses both misconceptions and best practices for…
Syntax is often overlooked and misunderstood, but is KEY to reading and writing proficiency! This series presents research on syntax and explains its critical role in comprehending complex text, reading fluency, and writing coherent sentences. Armed with this understanding, educators learned how to teach their students the functions of sentence parts—words, phrases, and clauses—in order…
“Primary” in the UK corresponds approximately to K-6 in Ontario, and Junior teachers may especially appreciate chapters on Extended Reading, Close Reading and Fluency Reading routines in the classroom. School leaders will also benefit from tips on broader implementation of an evidence-based approach to reading.
Catch up with the recordings from our 6-part book study on Harnessing the Science of Learning: Success Stories to Help Kickstart Your School Improvement by Dr. Nathanial Swain. This series is designed to bring together the world of classroom practice, school leadership, and scientific research in an enthusiastic and uplifting atmosphere. Throughout the series, host Laura Bross,…
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