What is teen literacy? What are we after when we say we want our adolescents to be more literate? What is the aim of teaching teens to read? Literate teens are: Fluent readers: Teen readers must know how to read. That seems obvious, but many teens still struggle with decoding words, and to some the [...]
Entries from June 28th, 2007
The 6 Qualities of Great Teen Readers
June 28th, 2007 · No Comments · Reading, Teaching, Teen Literacy
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5 Reasons to Start Your School Year with “The Bet” by Anton Chekhov
June 26th, 2007 · 1 Comment · Reading Recommendations, Teaching
How do you start the year in your literature class? One of the first stories I have my eighth graders read is “The Bet” by Anton Chekhov. It is a perfect story to start the year with for several important reasons: It’s short. I want to get students involved with literature quickly, so it’s important [...]
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Study for the SAT on Your iPod
June 25th, 2007 · No Comments · Teaching, Technology
Gina at Lifehacker reports that students can now download SAT study guide videos for their iPods. The videos cost $4.99 each. With sites like TeacherTube and Videojug gaining in popularity, video education is on the rise. Is this a good thing? Are we pandering to the video culture or taking advantage of the latest technology? [...]
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