Elizabeth Davis

Independent reading leads to an increased volume of reading. The more one reads, the better one reads. The more one reads, the more knowledge of words and language one acquires. The more one reads, the more fluent one becomes as a reader. ncte.org/statement/inde…

This summer, we'll focus on using mentor texts to teach strategies from The Reading Strategies and Writing Strategies Books. Free, no registration. Just make sure you're part of the Reading and Writing Strategies Facebook Group and you're "in."

How do you get elementary students to practice debate skills with a wide variety of partners quickly? Line them up, give them a provocative statement, and let them chatter!

Love this graphic picture book that celebrates 70 women from around the world & throughout history.

My Classes are Only 45 Minutes -- How Do I Do Workshop? threeteacherstalk.com/2015/08/18/my-… via @3TeachersTalk

Holding Collaborative Chats about Differentiated Books middleweb.com/34980/hold-col…

Laura Robb – Author, Teacher, Coach, & Speaker middleweb.com/34980/hold-col…

Thanks for the suggestions!

Using Picture Books With Older Students – A How-to Guide – Pernille Ripp pernillesripp.com/2018/06/15/usi…

Yes! Voice, choice, and volume. Establish an excitement and expectation of literacy. Step aside and watch what kids will do.

Looking forward to diving into this one!

Reminds me of @emilyshaferiv early finisher inquiry projects.

YES YES YES!

Is teaching writing as important as teaching reading? - The Washington Post washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/is-t…

Terrific job Abby and Karly - gold medal winners in Promote and Publicize FCCLA! #2019NLC 🏅🏅

Just like all students are capable of learning, every teacher is also capable of learning. Develop the mindset that everyone in the school is a learner, not just the students. We must test our own beliefs and practices and continue to grow and change. #edchat #FutureDriven

@traceyfingas @ncte Write Think Learn-Tapping the Power of Daily Student Writing across Content Areas @mtedrow My day book for writing has changed my life as a writer and an educator. @ncte

Hey @ncte, I’m making it my mission to dive into middle / high school writing professional development books this summer. Do you have any suggestions to add to my pile? ✏️✏️✏️ #NCTEvillage

Summer Literacy Challenge! | Reading Rockets shar.es/a0Iahl

This captures what you are doing with your students! 💕@mswilsonsclass @WatersWanda @lovtoteach @MarthaReadmj @BurkinsandYaris