Shanahan on Literacy Is Digital Text a Good Idea for Reading Instruction? Generally, research has found that digital books are read with lower comprehension and more mind wandering. But there are some strategies teachers can try to support comprehension with digital text.
Right to Read New (School) Year’s Resolutions Literacy coach Margaret Goldberg shares her thoughts on setting attainable and measurable resolutions for the new school year.
Book Life Talking Weather Learn about the difference between weather and climate, where weather happens, and how it gets forecasted from three broadcast meteorologists.
Shanahan on Literacy Knowledge or Comprehension Strategies — What Should We Teach? Effective reading instruction includes strategies for strengthening comprehension while also helping to build background knowledge.