Non-Linguistic Vocab Interventions
Many vocabulary interventions can be used across the curriculum to introduce vocabulary related to new themes and to show connections within themes.
Teaching Fact vs Opinion for Reading Comprehension
One of the most important skills that students need to improve their reading comprehension is the ability to distinguish between facts and opinions.
Teaching Strategies: Fact vs Opinion
One of the most important skills that students need to improve their reading comprehension is the ability to distinguish between facts and opinions.
Positive Reinforcement
By Guest Blogger Jeff Stimpson “Positive reinforcement,” a theory of childrearing that is the opposite of “bribery” and sort of the opposite of “punishment” offers several ideas for heading-off bad behavior and sloppy homework habits. Positive reinforcement involves planning ahead, setting and commu [...]
Using Visuals to Teach Vocabulary
Using visuals can be a very effective strategy to use at home or in the classroom when students are learning vocabulary words and concepts that are new to them.