UWO Literacy & Language

02/01/2024

Great resource!

Each month, we feature three books—one each for young, middle grade, and young adult readers—that explore a topic related to diversity and inclusion. Check out the calendar below to see what's in store!

11/01/2023

https://www.tcpress.com/blog/young-people-read-disturbing-books/?fbclid=IwAR2IZ7UJcBJSuiLs8NoaRysMF1KEmtkjn-iku5KssdvMmlhljLpGvfdYbHI_aem_AXDGb8fHDhCOE_mIhQy62jslMTYveNzDV_18WGEiz28aCxxBvu7cpdqfYJxK2au_JU4&mibextid=9R9pXO

Something is missing from the debate over educationally suitable literature

09/15/2023

https://instructionpartners.org/2023/06/05/4-common-pitfalls-of-reading-curriculum-implementation/

Here are four common pitfalls that we’ve seen schools and districts fall into when implementing high-quality instructional materials (HQIM).

09/12/2023

Save the Date! WSRA Conference 2024: Feb 8-10 in Milwaukee at the Baird Center (Formerly Wis Center). "Engage. Explore. Enjoy. Elevating the Teaching of Literacy to Meet the Diverse Needs of Our Students." For a preview: https://bit.ly/3Evo9IB
International Literacy Association WEAC

08/31/2023

https://www.facebook.com/100064615242733/posts/694463226050846/?mibextid=K8Wfd2

Years ago, at a professional development workshop, Ellin Keene poked fun at the creator of the overwrought and overused “Text-to-Self, Text-to-Text, Text-to-World” reading strategy. If you’re laugh…

08/22/2023

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekml7YABKvJNmZcMKTIkXIXWE-s4RxphbOD83qaFtp142KYg/viewform?mc_cid=7e3290d602&mc_eid=a9c9f7e013&pli=1

Below is a description of the Teachers Writing Workshop along with a few questions to get a sense of applicants' contexts and interests in participating in the workshop. If you're wondering if this workshop is for you, if you're an educator in any context and you want to write about your experiences...

07/19/2023

We never promote specific commercial Instructional programs, and this article does promote the author’s materials. However, the piece does more to provide useful information about SoR, so we are posting it nonetheless.

https://doctorsam7.blog/2023/07/15/my-side-of-the-story-a-guest-blog-post-by-dr-jan-richardson/?fbclid=IwAR1FXXpp7T961g9L1tbzMaSlX7lT0Cpd7yCHJCHMEjz3NHDJ_-gm-rNJz-M_aem_ASxKgbtSACYDWapdgJoZ3-Ur2j_m1_5WM7_nlt2jSjooN0_P_lYS68LhoeApPz4c6Q4&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

This week I’m posting a Guest Blog from Dr. Jan Richardson. She gives a well-researched response to criticisms made about a webinar that she and Michele Dufresne did last December. I’ve…

07/11/2023

Reason #5 to register for the WCTE Convention in October: Be a leader in the ELA profession! We have some great presenters lined up, but we’d love a few more! If you’re interested, fill out this Google form: https://forms.gle/dSK93Y9BpbnAKwnL7

And then register for the convention here: wcteonline.org

07/10/2023

Save the Date! WSRA Conference 2024: Feb 8 - 10 in Milwaukee at the Baird Center (Formerly Wisconsin Center). "Engage. Explore. Enjoy. Elevating the Teaching of Literacy to Meet the Diverse Needs of Our Students."

06/26/2023

https://literacyresearchassociation.org/stories/the-science-of-reading-and-the-media-is-reporting-biased/

The Science of Reading and the Media: Is Reporting Biased? Maren Aukerman, The University of Calgary   At least two questions are critical for assessing journalistic quality. First, does the writing exhibit bias that distorts the truth? And, second, does the writer understand the topic deeply enoug...