Videos

Reading expert Linda Farrell shares her thoughts on early reader series as well as the importance of reading aloud to build vocabulary and background knowledge.

Kids and volunteers engage in a summer reading program developed by The Reading Connection.

Master teacher Dr. Rebecca Palacios runs a dual-language immersion preschool and mentors teachers-in-training on how to provide top-notch teaching in a preschool environment.

Robert Vettese uses the Theme Scheme method to help his third graders discuss complicated narratives.

In Salt Lake City, teacher Margaret Barnes uses a framework called CORI (Concept Oriented Reading Instruction) to teach reading comprehension skills to second and third graders.

Students use their five senses and a graphic organizer to brainstorm ideas for writing a report on a recent school event and to think about interesting words to include in their report.

Using think-pair-share in the classroom creates a collaborative learning environment where students work together to solve a problem or answer a question about an assigned reading. 

Mind maps are a unique way for students to build their knowledge of a topic and display new and interesting vocabulary.

A concept sort is a vocabulary and comprehension strategy used to familiarize students with the vocabulary of a new topic or book.

An anticipation guide is a comprehension strategy that is used before reading to activate students’ prior knowledge and build curiosity about a new topic.