What Is Hermeneutics?
Hermeneutics is a branch of knowledge concerned with the theory, practice, and methodology of interpretation of text.
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What Are The Best Novels In Verse For Middle & High School Readers?
Novels written in verse typically rely heavily on dialogue, emotion, and themes of identity–the latter of which are relevant to YA readers.
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12 Questions To Help You Create A School Writing Plan
What’s one crazy, moonshot idea that may never work in this plan–but if it did, it could change everything?
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The 28 Best Graphic Novels for Reluctant High School Readers
Many educators find graphic novels beneficial for struggling readers or students who profess that they do not enjoy reading.
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50 Of The Best Historical Fiction Books By Grade Level
Here are 50 of the best historical fiction books, divided by grade level, that promise to engage the most reluctant of readers.
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How To Create More Authentic Writing Assignments For Students
To create authentic writing assignments, you should have a clear purpose & resistant audience in mind — one students must work to engage.
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Social Media Isn’t Killing Literacy
by Terry Heick One of the notable changes in the Common Core academic standards is a shift in literacy instruction from the shoulders of “English-Language Arts” teachers, to all content area teachers. And #4, “What strategies do your students use to figure out unknown words?” got me thinking. As a middle and high school English…
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11 Underlying Assumptions Of Digital Literacy
In understanding the shift from literacy to digital literacy, it may help to take a look at the underlying assumptions of digital literacy.
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14 Apps For Struggling Or Hesitant Adolescent Readers
From high-interest text libraries to phonics and vocabulary builders, here are 14 of the best apps for struggling or hesitant teen readers.
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Reciprocal Teaching: A Definition
Reciprocal teaching is a teacher-guided strategy where small groups of students play specific roles in the comprehension of a text.
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The Definition Of Digital Literacy
“Digital literacy is the ability to interpret and design nuanced communication across fluid digital forms.”
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Why Worrying About Screen Time Might Be The Wrong Approach
While screen time certainly matters, focusing only on time is like developing a literacy program that focuses only on ‘minutes read.’
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Helping Students Read By Choosing The Right Literacy Strategy
Start with the big ideas of written communication: Who (author) is saying what (theme/main idea, etc.) to whom (audience)?
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What Is Reader’s Theater? Using Literacy For Online Student Engagement
Reader’s theater is a collaborative literacy activity, for all ages, that incorporates reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
