by jwright | Feb 1, 2024 | Blog
Vocabulary Development is a crucial aspect of a student’s academic journey, especially in middle and high school. A robust vocabulary not only enhances students’ communication skills but also serves as a gateway to deeper understanding and critical...
by jwright | May 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
When I was a teenager, I attended a boarding school in Denmark. I did not speak Danish, and I vividly recall the confusion and isolation I felt as a result. I had no idea what people were saying and was unable to decipher the written language around me. It was...
by aperkins | Dec 17, 2012 | Blog
In my November blog entry Using Text Evidence to Support Responses I address instructional Shift 4: Text Based Answers. This shift is one area we will need to address in order to deal with the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and attend to college...
by aperkins | Apr 9, 2010 | Blog
Wound. Produce. Close. Present. Invalid. When there are two or more words that are spelled the same and have different pronunciations or meanings, they are called heteronyms. These cause apprentice readers to stumble and even proficient reads to pause. Test this for...
