Sustained Silent Reading (SSR) sounds simple in theory: let students read independently and consistently.   But in practice, teachers face r...
At the time of this blog post, I’m luxuriating in the joys of summer.   What does this mean for me? Slow mornings with extra coffee (that st...
  I’d bet you have plenty of anticipation guides saved on your computer—I know I do! And maybe they’re your go-to for every new unit or nove...
  A few years back, I found myself stepping into a dream role: teaching an 8th grade reading class. As an avid lover of literature, it felt ...