Hutto ISD Literacy

04/23/2019

Enjoy your favorite book today!

03/25/2019

Check out this Edutopia article about Social Emotional Learning. Offers some good activities.

Social and emotional learning is more than a side curriculum—it should be woven into everyday activities throughout the school day.

02/01/2019

Check out this new Empowering Writers Blog by Kylene Reed.

https://www.empoweringwriters.com/blog_category/welcome/

09/12/2018

Think alouds are extrememly valuable in helping students understand how great readers process information. More information in this article from the NCTE.

Molly Ness offers a three-part process to map out a think-aloud strategy in teaching children how to read with comprehension.

09/04/2018

Did you know that the National Council of Mathematics includes writing in their standards as imperative for students' deep learning of mathematics?!!! Read the following article from Educational Leadership to get implementation ideas. http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/feb17/vol74/num05/Why-Should-Students-Write-in-Math-Class%C2%A2.aspx

07/24/2018

Did you know: When students are assigned whole-class readings, we often undershoot the readers and fail to propel them further (Lapp & Fisher, 2009).

07/19/2018

The types of questions that students are asked will guide HOW they read a text. Types of questions do matter!

07/18/2018

Did you know....
according to McRae and Guthrie (2009), the following five instructional practices positively impact readers' motivation: Relevance; Choice; Success; Collaboration; Thematic Units.

06/21/2018

Quote of the day: "Students experience success in the company of their teacher, who combines complex texts with effective instruction." The Challenge of Challenging Text

03/02/2018

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What is Critical Thinking? Critical thinking happens when children draw on their existing knowledge and experience, as well as on their...

03/01/2018

Mrs. Armstrong's 3rd grade students write about the sun and moon for their Question Concept Board at VHES.

12/13/2017