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Twelve Tips to Teach the Reading-Writing Connection
Educators often talk about the reading-writing connection. Teaching reading and writing strategies concurrently allows teachers to “kill two birds with one stone.” The following twelve techniques…
English Sound-Spellings
In this six part series on How to Teach Spelling, this second post discusses and provides teaching resources for teaching the sound-spelling system.
Diagnostic Spelling Assessment
In this five part series on How to Teach Spelling, this first post discusses and provides teaching resources for diagnostic spelling tests.
How to Teach a Write Aloud
Research shows that the best writers have learned how to creatively multi-task, problem-solve, and interact with the anticipated reader. This is a skill that can be…
Ten Components of a Successful Spelling Program
Teachers truly want to differentiate spelling instruction, but the materials, testing, instruction, and management can prove overwhelming to even the most conscientious professional. Using this Spelling…
Process vs. On Demand Writing
The advent of timed writings on high stakes tests, such as the new SAT 1, high school exit exams, and standards-based writing assessments, has placed teachers…
How to Memorize Vocabulary
Many people want to improve their vocabularies, but memorization and retention are the key roadblocks. Not everyone has a natural ability to memorize. However, memorization is…
Cambridge University Reading Test
The whole word Cambridge University “Reading Test” hoax actually points to the fact that readers really do look at all of the letters and apply the…