Teaching Kids to Write About What They Know!
The following blog by Dolores S. Perez is reprinted from the NCLE Literacy in Learning Exchange, where it was originally …
Can Close Reading Be Inspiring?
The following post is excerpted from an article by Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, and Diane Lapp called Learning Cycles That …
“I know you are reading this . . . “
The following post is an excerpt from Jaime R. Wood’s Council Chronicle commentary “I know you are reading this . …
What Is the Role of Poetry in Literacy Learning?
The following post was written by Mary Lee Hahn and Janet Wong who will host an #NCTEchat this Sunday April 19 …
Poetry and Brave New Voices
The following is an excerpt from Korina Jackson’s commentary “Poetry and Brave New Voices” (The Council Chronicle online, Spring 2011). …
Poetry Across the Content Areas
Poetry reading, writing and enjoyment don’t just have to be limited to the English Language Arts classroom. These resources from …
“Reading is Growing Our Readers”
The big box stores are rolling out the pool equipment and sunscreen, even though it’s still snowing in the Northeast. …
“Liberating Experiences” with Poetry
The following post is an excerpt from Nancy Steineke’s article “Talking about Poetry: Teaching Students How to Lead the Discussion” …
Poetry’s Hard Work
The following post is an excerpt from an article about poet laureate Charles Wright by Trisha Collopy from the March Council …
Choice in the Classroom
Educators make hundreds of little decisions every day about what goes on in their classrooms, but for many of us …