Writing process
Pre-writing: Writers set a purpose for writing. Writers use knowledge about the topic and writing strategies. Writers' expectations are...
Reading Process
ONE Pre-reading: Readers set a purpose for reading. Readers use knowledge about the topic and reading strategies. Readers' expectations...
What is 90 MINUTE READING BLOCK?
What is Core/ Basal Reading Program? Basal reading instruction differs from a guided reading program in that it uses texts that are...
Strategy for Independently Inferring Meanings from Context
When you come to a word you don't know, read to the end of the sentence or paragraph to decide if the word is important to your...
How to Pick Vocabulary Words?
The way you choose vocabulary words is extremely important and you should be careful. Growing up I was given a LONG list of words and...
What is COMPREHENSION?
Dictionary.com Comprehension is the capacity of the mind to perceive and understand; power to grasp ideas; ability to know. My Definition...
Ways to Become an Effective Teacher
Effective teachers understand how students learn Effective teachers support students use of cueing system Phonological Sound 44 speech...
Elements of Vowels and Constants
Dealing with Consonants A consonant blend is when two or more consonants are blended together, but each sound may be heard in the blend. ...
Literacy Glossary from Teacher Vision
Accuracy Rate: This is the rate, shown as a percent, at which students accurately read the text. Concept Map: A concept map is a type of...
Power of Literacy Video
BEWARE!! This video made me cry tears of happiness. #Video
