Category: Literacy Strategies

Meet the Momenta Speakers: Kate Roberts on Text Familiarity

Posted on 7.Aug.17 in Literacy Strategies

This fall, hundreds of educators will come together to jumpstart their teaching practice for the 2017-2018 school year. Momenta is a brand new conference featuring celebrated literacy experts Kate Roberts,… Read more

Meet the Momenta Speakers: Maggie Beattie Roberts on Methods

Posted on 7.Aug.17 in Literacy Strategies

Seven Ways to Keep Kids Reading Throughout the Summer

Posted on 8.Jun.17 in Literacy Strategies

by Mitch Center, former Assistant Superintendent for Newark Public Schools at·ro·phy ˈatrəfē/ verb: (of body tissue or an organ) waste away, typically due to the degeneration of cells. Without exercise, the muscles will… Read more

Four Ways to Make the Most of Multi-User Texts on LightSail

Posted on 20.Apr.17 in Literacy Strategies

Lauren Bochicchio Beaver is a LightSail Instructional Coach who expends her boundless energy in LightSail classrooms around the country — and spends her free time trying out new workout classes! As… Read more

Pro Tips for Supporting Beginning Readers

Posted on 6.Feb.17 in Literacy Strategies

by Mitch Center, former Assistant Superintendent for Newark Public Schools Most kids want to grow up fast – they want to run before they’re steady on their feet walking, and… Read more

It’s Up to Us: 4 Ways Adults Can Influence the Reading Lives of Kids

Posted on 9.Nov.16 in Literacy Strategies

by Mitch Center, former Assistant Superintendent for Newark Public Schools Young readers of every age are undeniably influenced by the adults in their lives: whether you’re a parent, teacher, uncle,… Read more

4 Ways Diagnostics Can Tell You Even More About Your Students

Posted on 12.Oct.16 in Literacy Strategies

Christina Peña is a LightSail Instructional Coach. Her former students will attest that Christina loves data, class competitions, and Google Spreadsheets almost as much as she loves shoes (high heels… Read more

Fostering 21st Century Readers

Posted on 13.Jun.16 in Literacy Strategies

by Bonnie D. Houck, Ed.D. What does it mean to be a reader in the 21st century? Many studies indicate that reading print offers increased metacognition and comprehension over online reading.… Read more

5 Ways to Spot True Engagement

Posted on 8.Feb.16 in Literacy Strategies

Engagement is the key to long-term success. Students who are excited about their own learning are more likely to put in the efforts required to see growth in the long… Read more

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