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5 Big Benefits to Writing Across the Curriculum
Writing helps students retain knowledge and make stronger connections across content.
In this first post of a 4-part series, I’m breaking down five powerful reasons why daily writing belongs in every K–12 classroom—from reading to music. Whether you're just getting started or ready to take content area writing to the next level, these benefits will show you why it matters.
Kimberly Frahm
Oct 132 min read
Let’s Talk About “Turn and Talk”:
3 Smart Shifts for More Purposeful Peer Dialogue
Dr. Wendy Wells
Sep 293 min read
Effectively Building Vocabulary
If you want readers to better understand the text they are reading, vocabulary should be part of your plan.
April Connelley
Mar 29, 20244 min read
Decodable Text 101
As educators begin to shift practice, it is important to build a common understanding among each other. Then when we partner with others we are speaking the same language and have the same understanding.
This month’s post is going to help you get started by answering three important questions: What is decodable text? Why is decodable text important? And Where can I find decodable readers?
Dianne McKinley
May 8, 20233 min read
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