Literacy Posts

25 Ways Schools Can Promote Literacy And Independent Reading

A literacy-rich environment not only supports the academic growth but also encourages conversation, empathy, and critical thinkink.

The Difference Between Lateral Reading And Vertical Reading

Terrell HeickAug 15, 2020

Lateral reading is reading ‘across’ texts sequentially–primarily for the purpose of evaluating the credibility of a text.

50 Happy Books That Can Lift You Up

TeachThought StaffMay 24, 2020

Feel-good fiction? Books that make you happy might be a stretch but well-being comes from a simple concept: What you think…

Correcting The Impact Of Negative News Bias On Mental…

TeachThought StaffMay 13, 2020

The more we click on what sparks anger & fear, the more of that content we’ll see. Read to learn how…

What Parents Can Do At Home To Help With…

Terrell HeickMar 25, 2020

Whether parents should schedule reading at home depends on many factors–including how you ‘frame’ reading and how they respond.

What Is SQ3R? A Definition For Teachers

SQ3R stands for Survey, Question, Read, Recite, and Review. It is a study strategy for students designed to increase engagement and…

A Reading Comprehension Tool To Simplify Text

TeachThought StaffFeb 12, 2020

Rewordify attempts to simplify the text at the vocabulary level help to make complex texts easier to read.

4 Ideas For Motivating Adolescent Male Readers

Since many boys do not read teacher-privileged literary fiction texts at home, many of them classify themselves as non-readers.