Writing Instruction

Grammar

In a recent post I compared editing to “tidying up for company” before a housewarming party. In that analogy the

Grammar

I hear this question all the time. It usually comes from teachers who have adopted a workshop approach to teaching

Writing Instruction

My husband works in the automotive industry, so to us, the ‘Big Three’ refers to Ford, GM, and Chysler. But

Explicit Teaching

The last several posts have been devoted to unpacking skills and strategies. I have used Jennifer Serravallo’s definition of strategy: “step-by-step

Explicit Teaching

In my last two posts I wrote about the difference between telling and teaching and the distinction between a skill

Explicit Teaching

If you missed my last post, before reading this one, take a moment to watch this 30-second clip. Did you notice a

Explicit Teaching

I recently had the opportunity to visit my alma mater and speak to a group of undergrad education majors. I

Writing Instruction

THIS POST IS PART OF A COLLECTION OF POSTS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING TEACHERS WHO ARE IN THE BEGINNING STAGES OF

The C.A.R.E. Protocol