Many spelling apps are just an electronic version of Look-Cover-Write-Check. This short video provides a strategy for modifying spelling apps to help students learn the spelling code rather than just relying on their visual memory of the word. Any purchase … Continued
Vocabulary development is a key factor in reading achievement and overall academic success. One way of increasing students’ vocabulary is encouraging them to read a wide variety of texts which contain vocabulary at an appropriately challenging level. Research shows that … Continued
Newspapers are a great resource for teaching a whole range of literacy skills. Many newspapers include a weekly segment designed specifically for students. However, any newspaper can provide great learning opportunities. If you don’t regularly receive a newspaper you … Continued
Often a major block for student writing is generating an idea. One solution to this problem is to use an existing story and have students change one component. You can alternate between familiar and unfamiliar stories depending on the activity … Continued