The Metacognitive Read-Aloud: Turning Readers into Thinkers at Any Age
In an earlier post, I talked about how early reading skills are early writing skills, and I pointed to some studies of how reading practices
In an earlier post, I talked about how early reading skills are early writing skills, and I pointed to some studies of how reading practices
A lot of people are really worried about their learners’ abilities to become strong writers, and I completely understand. Writing is a lifelong skill that
Whew! Who’s ready for some very low- or no-prep homeschool activities? This year is already wearing me out, and we have only been in our
“This just doesn’t flow.” “The writing is clunky.” “It’s too wordy.” Advice like this can leave writers feeling frustrated and lost. The advice may very
Giving feedback on writing can be tough. Writing is an incredibly personal act, and many writers (even those for whom writing is a strength) can
I’m so excited to announce that Dayla Learning’s classes for Spring 2020 (beginning in January) are now open. You can learn more about our 12-week
My background is in teaching college-level writing. I have a focus on teaching remedial classes, so I often had students in my classroom who had
I’ve got a confession to make (Mrs. Boley, if you’re reading this, I’m sorry). I never did my assigned outlines in high school. It wasn’t
Writing assignments are one of the best tools an educator has. They serve several purposes at once. Through writing, students can make deeper connections; reflect
In my time as an English professor, I have had dozens of students who tell me they “can’t” write. They tell me that they stare