In this introduction to Ten Assessment Literacy Goals for School Leaders, the authors discuss the current state of assessment in schools today and preview their ten assessment literacy goals to be expanded upon in further chapters.
"For decades, phonics instruction has been the topic of conversation and debate. It is often treated like a long-lost relative showing up for Thanksgiving dinner—sometimes welcomed, sometimes relegated to the kiddie table, and often misunderstood. But the research is clear: Phonics instruction matters, and it is essential for students to understand the alphabetic principle to learn to read." Read the full article by Wiley Blevins, author of A Fresh Look at Phonics, in the Nov/Dec 2020 Issue of NAESP Magazine.
Maria Walther has created these free, ready-to-go vocabulary cards that correspond to lessons in The Ramped-Up Read Aloud. Perfect for reinforcing key vocabulary throughout a read aloud, online or in person.
Please enjoy this complimentary excerpt from Comprehension. In this section, the authors discuss the importance of developing constrained foundational skills including phonemic awareness, phonological awareness, and phonics.
This excerpt provides a guide to getting started using the Simply Stations series online.
This excerpt provides a guide to getting started using the Simply Stations series online.
This excerpt provides a guide to getting started using the Simply Stations series online.
This excerpt provides a guide to getting started using the Simply Stations series online.
In this excerpt from Guided Practice for Reading Growth, Grades 4-8, by Laura Robb and David Harrison, the four key literacy experiences that developing readers need are outlined.
In this excerpt from Guided Practice for Reading Growth, Grades 4-8, by Laura Robb and David Harrison, the characteristics of developing readers in middle grades is discussed.
In the Introduction from Comprehension by Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, and Nicole Law, they introduce a new model of reading comprehension instruction.
Use this free lesson from Guided Practice for Reading Growth with your students and lead discussions around the text "I Am Not a Number" to help students make inferences to identify personality traits, draw conclusions, and visualize. This text also builds empathy and compassion for homeless families and children.