Check out this Vlog from Cornelius Minor, exploring the connection between literacy and social justice.
During our Summer Literacy Institute from July 12-15, Cornelius and Kass Minor will further explore your role as a literacy educator in enacting change through the lens of anti-racism, kids, and books. Participants will leave this live institute with concrete ways to think about how to connect reading to students’ lives, communities, and aspirations. Learn more and register here!
Teaching children to think critically, analytically, and deeply about texts is no easy endeavor. What should you listen for when observing text-based comprehension work in the classroom? Here are six questions to ask to help you sharpen your lens on comprehension instruction.
As literacy educators, we must think carefully about cognitive load, instructional payoff, and how word-solving strategies impact readers’ fluency and comprehension. If a strategy requires a lot of mental effort but works inconsistently, it’s worth asking whether it truly supports readers.
Vocabulary knowledge is a key element in comprehending text. Students need ongoing instruction and support in developing their vocabulary because it affects their ability to comprehend texts and communicate their ideas clearly. Here are three instructional practices for approaching vocabulary instruction that will support students in expanding their word knowledge.