Responsibly Incorporating Technology into Literacy Instruction
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Posted on: September 25, 2018
Be aware of the limitations and important considerations when utilizing digital tools as part of literacy instruction.
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Posted on: September 25, 2018
Book vs. Movie - Compare and Contrast
This graphic organizer helps children organize their thoughts about the similarities and differences between a book and a movie telling the same story. Comparing books and their movie adaptations can help motivate students to read and dig deeper into some elements of the text.
Creating a Book Recommendation Video
This guide provides sentence starters for students in fourth grade and older to formulate thoughts and opinions about a book which they can convey verbally for a book recommendation video. Filming tips for teachers are also provided. Videos can be posted for friends to see. Videos like these can be a way to motivate students to read and create something meaningful and useful.
Using Technology to Motivate Young Readers in the Age of Digitalization
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Posted on: August 27, 2018
Using digital resources to both consume and react to books can motivate children to read more.
The Effects of a Peer-Mediated Reading Intervention on Juvenile Offenders' Main Idea Statements About Informational Text
Deborah K. Reed, Ph.D.
Many youth in the juvenile justice system with or at risk for emotional and behavioral disorders struggle with reading.
News You Can Use: Student Journalism Instruction and Effects on Literacy Skills
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Posted on: April 3, 2018
Student journalism strengthens literacy skills by providing explicit writing instruction, prepares students for college, and helps them become engaged citizens.
Student Journalism Provides Literacy Learning and Motivation to Write
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Posted on: March 20, 2018
A look at characteristics of student journalism that may motivate students to write and improve literacy skills through practice and instruction.
Using Possible Selves to Facilitate Student Literacy Achievement
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Posted on: February 20, 2018
Through helping students define their possible selves, show them how becoming an expert reader can help them achieve their life goals.
Student Generation of Higher-Order Questions
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Posted on: January 9, 2018
Generating higher-order questions about text benefits students reading comprehension and critical thinking skills. Model this skill for students and provide practice and feedback.
Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy Anchor Chart
This anchor chart (Vanderbilt University Teaching Center, 2016) illustrates and describes the levels of the Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy (Anderson & Kratwohl, 2010). Both students and teachers can use this resource.