Writing is a central component of literacy. Effective writing not only successfully communicates ideas, using appropriate vocabulary and grammatically correct sentences, it also can be used to enhance reading comprehension and to assist in retention of concepts being taught in … Continued
Kim (2026) argues that when we understand the connections between reading and writing it has profound implications on how we assess, teach and support students. This post provides an overview of Kim’s article in which she provides a synthesis of … Continued
This cartoon prompted me to think that fairy tales would be a great medium to introduce the concept, and help students develop the skill, of determining whether or not information read could be a fact or is definitely fiction. Sentence … Continued
A portmanteau is a large travelling bag that opens in two equal sections and is used for carrying clothes and other personal items. It is a French word derived from the root word ‘port’ meaning ‘to carry’ and ‘manteau’ meaning … Continued