Literacy Posts

10 Ideas For Using Technology To Teach Writing

TeachThought Staff Jul 3, 2019

Here, we offer a few ideas for using technology to teach writing, with commentary on why good writing is so important to students’ futures.

10 Ways Literacy Can Promote A Deeper Understanding Of…

TeachThought Staff Jun 15, 2019

Here are ten ways literacy can promote a deeper understanding of math, including writing out problem-solving steps and taking notes.

How David Foster Wallace Taught Students To Respond To…

Terry Heick Apr 11, 2019

The reader, in fact, will feel about you, your subject, and your essay only what your written words themselves induce her to…

What Is The MAP Reading Fluency Test?

TeachThought Staff Apr 6, 2019

The MAP Reading Fluency test is an adaptive reading test to assess the reading fluency of students in grades K-3.

50 Challenging Activities To Promote Digital Media Literacy In…

Terry Heick Mar 29, 2019

Here are 50 ways teachers across content areas–and homeschooled learners too–can promote digital media literacy.

25 Social Justice Books To Encourage Students To Change…

TeachThought Staff Mar 26, 2019

Which are the best books to promote social justice and activism? Which can encourage students to change their world?

10 Dos & Don’ts For Teaching Vocabulary In Any…

TeachThought Staff Feb 5, 2019

Teach students morphological strategies to figure out words they do not know, in addition to context-clue strategies.

How To Take Cornell Notes

TeachThought Staff Oct 15, 2018

The purpose of Cornell Notes is to distill complex text, arguments, etc. into a format useful for reflection and study.