Hutto ISD Literacy

Enjoy your favorite book today!

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

5 Ways to Incorporate SEL in Middle School Social and emotional learning is more than a side curriculum—it should be woven into everyday activities throughout the school day.

Check out this new Empowering Writers Blog by Kylene Reed.

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

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

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

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

Why Should Students Write in Math Class? - Educational Leadership

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

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

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

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

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

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