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Reading Anxiety is a Symptom, Not a Cause
If you've ever worked with students who struggle with reading—or experienced that struggle yourself—you’ve likely seen it firsthand: the hesitation,...
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How Schools are Killing the Love of Reading
Ask a teenager how they feel about reading, and you’ll likely get an eye roll, a groan, or a halfhearted, “I don’t like books.”
Tips for Student-Lead Classes
We’ve heard of Project-Based Learning (PBLs), which allows students to mostly have independent leadership through a task or project and creative...
Book Dating Profile
In this activity, each student will create a "dating profile" for a book. By highlighting key characteristics of the book, students will craft...
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Why Middle and High School Teachers Prioritize the Science of Reading
While most early literacy development occurs in elementary school, teachers in middle and high schools continue shaping students' reading abilities,...
Transitional Literacy and the Science of Reading in Grades 6-12
Transitional literacy focuses on bridging the gap between basic reading skills and more advanced literacy skills necessary for success during middle...
Graphic Literary Analysis Presentations
When it comes to assessments in English classrooms, many teachers fall in the routine of short answer questions, multiple choice questions, and...
5 Reasons to Use a Student Engagement Rubric
Several years ago, I began using a 4-point Student Engagement rubric for assignments that were either early in the knowledge acquisition period or...
Interactive Juneteenth Lesson Plans for Secondary Education
Explore engaging and interactive Juneteenth lesson plans designed for secondary education students to deepen their understanding of this important...