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How to Teach the English-language Arts Standards
Every English-language arts teacher shares the same problem—too much to teach and not enough time to teach it. So, where are the magic beans that will…
How to Evaluate Spelling Programs
With increasing attention on following Response to Intervention (RTI) guidelines, it makes sense to follow the criteria that orthographic research has established for quality spelling programs.
Ten English Accent Rules
The Ten English Accent Rules are important to understand and apply to be able to correctly pronounce and spell English words.
Twenty Advanced Syllable Rules
The Twenty Advanced Syllable Rules are critical to accurate pronunciation, decoding, and spelling. Knowing the patterns of affixes and roots will also facilitate vocabulary acquisition.
20 Embarrassing Mispronunciations
Educated Americans often look down their long noses at those who mispronounce common words. However, even these literary illuminati have their fair share of embarrassing pronunciation…
Differentiated Reading Instruction for Gifted Students
It’s time to differentiate reading instruction for all students, including our gifted ones. An entirely different curriculum is not the answer, but gifted students do need…
Reading to Learn
The predominant educational philosophy in American schools can be summarized as this: Learn the skills of literacy in K-6 and apply these skills to learn academic…
Into, Through, but Not Beyond
English-language arts teachers and reading experts certainly agree that "into" activities help facilitate optimal comprehension. Additionally, teachers need to use "through" activities to assist students in…