Literacy Posts

The 28 Best Graphic Novels for Reluctant High School…

TeachThought Staff Dec 7, 2021

Many educators find graphic novels beneficial for struggling readers or students who profess that they do not enjoy reading.

50 Of The Best Historical Fiction Books By Grade…

TeachThought Staff Oct 30, 2021

Here are 50 of the best historical fiction books, divided by grade level, that promise to engage the most reluctant of…

How To Create More Authentic Writing Assignments For Students

Terry Heick Sep 1, 2021

To create authentic writing assignments, you should have a clear purpose & resistant audience in mind — one students must work…

Social Media Isn’t Killing Literacy

Terry Heick Aug 13, 2021

by Terry Heick One of the notable changes in the Common Core academic standards is a shift in literacy instruction from…

11 Underlying Assumptions Of Digital Literacy

Terry Heick Jul 10, 2021

In understanding the shift from literacy to digital literacy, it may help to take a look at the underlying assumptions of…

14 Apps For Struggling Or Hesitant Adolescent Readers

TeachThought Staff Jun 21, 2021

From high-interest text libraries to phonics and vocabulary builders, here are 14 of the best apps for struggling or hesitant teen…

Reciprocal Teaching: A Definition

Terry Heick May 10, 2021

Reciprocal teaching is a teacher-guided strategy where small groups of students play specific roles in the comprehension of a text.

The Definition Of Digital Literacy

Terry Heick May 9, 2021

“Digital literacy is the ability to interpret and design nuanced communication across fluid digital forms.”