Word Findings #4
If educators are to make a dent in the vocabulary gap that currently exists between low- and high-achieving students, disciplined ways of selecting words for… Read More »Word Findings #4
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Word Findings #3
In many schools and for the many topics that are part of a school curriculum, field trips aren’t possible. A Vocabulary Visit serves as a… Read More »Word Findings #3
Word Findings #2
Learning the stories behind words can be intriguing. The creation of Word Stories can be a way to involve students in the adventure of language.
Word Findings #1
As students move through the grades, morphological awareness increasingly predicts students’ reading.
Does self-selected reading have a place in a comprehension program?
How can we scaffold or support the development of proficient self-selected reading? The answer is not to put students into contexts without any guidance. That… Read More »Does self-selected reading have a place in a comprehension program?
What’s new in comprehension research?
The proficiency levels of primary-level students can be improved through hard work by teachers and their educational leaders. The next challenge is to build on… Read More »What’s new in comprehension research?
What’s silent reading got to do with it?
Opportunities for self-selected silent reading are essential. If primary-level students only read aloud during instruction, it is doubtful that their reading rate and comprehension in… Read More »What’s silent reading got to do with it?
To teach students to read and write involves CONTENT…
E.D. Hirsch has described the dilemma in depth; David Pearson has described the same dilemma succinctly. The bottom line is that reading/language arts instruction needs… Read More »To teach students to read and write involves CONTENT…
What does comprehension instruction look like for struggling readers?
What does comprehension instruction look like for the millions of American students who aren’t fluent readers? The concern isn’t an hypothetical one. The number of… Read More »What does comprehension instruction look like for struggling readers?