Literacy Strategies

Video: Scaffolding Literacy Instruction for English Language Learners. If you want students to conquer challenging texts without feeling lost or frustrated, the secret lies in purposeful, layered support that gradually fades—that’s the heart of effective strategies for scaffolding complex texts…

Video: Multimodal Texts & Visual Literacy. The most effective way to skyrocket reading comprehension is to stop treating text as the only source of meaning and start integrating visual, auditory, and spatial modes directly into your lessons. By implementing these…

Video: Quick Tips for Persuasive Writing by Judge Richard Gabriel. Stop waiting for students to “get it” naturally; the most effective strategies for teaching persuasive writing and argumentation skills involve transforming the classroom into a dynamic debate arena where evidence…