Another Look at Close Reading
We've talked about close reading in previous posts, but we continue to hear lots of questions from teachers. So, we decided to devote most of this newsletter to the topic. You will find a complete lesson for older learners and some videos and lessons...
Text Complexity? What’s It All About?
Text Complexity? What's It All About?
One of the terms that has come to the forefront with the Common Core State Standards is Text Complexity. In the CCSS, students are expected to “Read and comprehend complex literary and informational...
Creating CCSS Lessons
As we talk to teachers in schools, we're still hearing concern about how to create lessons that address the CCSS. So often, teachers have been accustomed to creating a lesson plan that deals with one objective such as: students will identify the main...
Our Top 10 Favorite Website Resources
With summer in full swing, most of us have a bit more free time to do some of those things we never seem to get time to do during the school year--like surf the Internet for great resources. Our consultants at Byrne & Associates have shared some...
Celebrating Success: An Important Factor in Student Motivation
As the school year nears its end, it’s important to remember the importance of celebration. We tend to celebrate the big things–but often, it’s the little successes that keep us motivated. As educators, we can use celebration as a key ingredient...