Language learning is often a daunting prospect. Many of us wish we had learned a language to a higher level at school. But ...

Log-in to bookmark & organize content - it's free! Poet Rita Dove talked about her childhood, family, educational background, and career experience. Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and former U.S. Poet ...

The more targeted the learning activity to a student’s ability level, the more impactful it will be. The more targeted the learning activity to a student’s ability level, the more impactful it will be ...

When I began teaching, I started science lessons by teaching vocabulary first. I would introduce definitions, and then we would dive into activities. I quickly realized that this wasn’t working—my ...

Scaffolding in Tier 1 instruction helps all students access grade-level content by providing temporary support that is gradually removed as students gain independence. Key strategies include ...

A number of notable recent books, including Joseph Stiglitz’s The Price of Inequality and Timothy Noah’s The Great Divergence, lay out in disheartening detail the growing inequality of income and ...

In today’s post, I am covering a very important strategy in teaching vocabulary—the Frayer Model. This graphic organizer has transformed the way educators introduce and explore new words across ...

Research confirms the clear connection between having a strong vocabulary and being a skilled reader. Building vocabulary is one of the five components of the DOE’s new citywide reading programs ...

Develop Tier 2 vocabulary in Year 6 with this free activities pack – part of Plazoom’s Word Whoosh collection. This Year 6 resource pack clarifies and extends children’s understanding of Tier 2 ...

In today’s post, I am sharing with you this handy collection of vocabulary quiz makers that you can use in your own instruction to enhance the learning experience and engagement of your students.