Literacy
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Exploring Recent Advances In Understanding the Psychological Basis of Reading Difficulty
The term reading difficulty encompasses a spectrum of issues that arise during the process of decoding letters and words or attaching meaning to words ... -
Examining the Three Most Research-Validated Reading Comprehension Approaches
Reading comprehension is a challenge for many students. Reading comprehension is not a standalone skill, nor can it be acquired without repetition or practice. ... -
13 Concepts and Strategies That Teachers Can Use to Develop Fluent Readers
Are you a teacher, struggling teach your students to read fluently? No worries, we have you covered. In this article, we will discuss 13 ... -
14 More Reading Comprehension Concepts and Strategies That You Can Use In Your Classroom Today
Yesterday, we published an article entitled 24 reading comprehension concepts and strategies that you can use in your classroom today. After reflecting on this ... -
24 Reading Comprehension Concepts and Strategies That You Can Use In Your Classroom Today
Are you a teacher, struggling teach your students to comprehend what they read? No worries, we have you covered. In this article, we will ... -
How Critical is Decoding for Young Readers?
Most any educator knows that mastery of the early skill of decoding is essential to later reading comprehension. According to sematicsscholar.org, “There is strong ... -
How Neuroscience Advances Can Help to Predict Reading Outcomes
Using science to improve education seems like a no brainer, but it still seems like there is a long way to go before everyone ... -
How Books Can Help Students Embrace Diversity
We know that reading books increases literacy, fluency, and vocabulary, but reading books also serves another critical role—that of celebrating diversity. Theeverymom.com says, “The ... -
Reading Tips for Reluctant Students
It can be tough to get students to read in general, but encouraging reading for pleasure can seem impossible. According to The Reading Agency, ... -
The Art and Science of Close Reading in the Classroom
At first glance, the Common Core standards for reading education don’t seem all that different from what teachers have been doing for decades. Unlike ...