Every word has a history. Some of these histories, or origins, are quite surprising. Because people have come to the United States from countries around the world, many English words come from other languages. This is especially true for words about different foods.
ToolKit for Tutoring is a guide for tutors and teachers working with young readers to develop literacy skills. This guide includes activities that focus on vocabulary development, word study, and writing skills.
Talking points for a conversation between teachers and middle-school students about new vocabulary in complex texts.
Reading Partners has developed comprehension guides to accompany texts that they use in their tutoring sessions. Some of the texts they use includes TextProject’s SummerReads and FYI for Kids. Reading Partners has given TextProject permission to share the guides with classroom teachers.
Each guides includes directions that introduces the skill and an example for students and teachers to practice the skill. Use the guides as an introduction to learn a particular comprehension skill, or as a means to guide discussion about a text.
Engagement in reading is essential if students are to become proficient and lifelong readers.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Ph.D., Department of Educational Psychology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, August 1979 Advanced Graduate Study, Elementary Education, Arizona State University, 1974-76 M.Ed., Elementary Education,… Read More »Elfrieda H. Hiebert–Curriculum Vitae
The Native American groups in North America spoke languages that are very different from English. In addition, there may have been as many as a thousand different Native American languages. Often, Native Americans and settlers invented sign language that allowed them to communicate with each other. In that way, both languages grew and the people began to understand one another.
Let’s think about ways to use the word think.
Said is the past tense and past participle form of the word say, and it is an unavoidable term for anyone using the English language.
Elfrieda “Freddy” Hiebert, a literacy educator and researcher, has made significant contributions to reading education through her work at various universities and notable publications. Recognized with awards, including the 2013 Research to Practice award, she also authors educational materials for Savvas Learning Company.
