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Hey high school teachers, Did you SKIM past all those tweets about teaching kids to read, reading wars: SOR vrs BL &or the @OntHumanRights "Right to Read Report" because "we don't teach kids HOW to read in HS" Or do we? 🧵 #OntEd

How to scaffold down in conversations to support students? Check out these techniques! @IDA_Ontario @SoniaCabell #LitLearn2024!

What is DLD? Developmental Language Disorder impacts student language development. @IDA_Ontario #LitLearn2024

English is not illogical! It is morphophonemic. Here is how we can determine how something is spelled @liv2learn @IDA_Ontario #LitLearn2024

Do you have a spelling scope & sequence for spelling instruction? @IDA_Ontario @liv2learn #LitLearn2024

What is syntax & why is it important? Not only does it support oral & written communication, it also deepens comprehension when used with discipline specific content. @IDA_Ontario #LitLearn2024

Explicit instruction involves involving all students in responding makes learning visible; it also increases time on task, achievement, time on task and intensity of intervention for students. @IDA_Ontario #LitLearn2024

Scaffolding Think, Pair, Share can help facilitate deep discussions and drive thinking from ALL students. This handy resource is designed to help students master the WHAT, WHY, and HOW of the process. Just one of the bonus freebies I shared in today’s ‘Cognitive Science in Education Conference’. Thanks to @JohnCattEd for hosting.

Day 11 #NationalIndigenousPeoplesMonth How much do you know? Take the quiz here: thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/quiz/cc-qui…

Humans are hardwired to forget. But these research-backed strategies can boost retention! 🧠 📈

🤝 Encourage meaningful collaboration in your classroom! Copy & use my template, “Reciprocal Teaching with 6 Roles” ➡️ bit.ly/3AsuPF6 #ReciprocalTeaching #BlendedLearning #EdChat #EduTwitter

Want to become a better writer? Here are the best infographics on grammar, writing, and productivity: grammarcheck.net/infographics/

"Assessment for learning plays a critical role in informing and driving literacy instruction. With data indicating that reading trajectories are established early & are very stable, it is critical to identify reading difficulties early on..." @unamalcolm ldatschool.ca/evidence-based…

We fall in love with reading because we love the characters in stories. Today I bring you a thread of the BEST characters in literature:

#teacher appreciation

Do you remember when you joined X? I do! #MyXAnniversary

Happy Friday #OntEd! Are you looking for amazing destreaming resources? This incredible summary doc has been posted on our Resources page for members *requires login or free account creation. The live version has all the links embedded. Check it out! elanontario.com/resources-2/

Did you know that you can utilize 🤖 AI to help you save 🕒 valuable time and create a more equitable learning environment? Discover how: bit.ly/3PI2B0B #EdChat #UDL #TOSAChat #EduTwitter

In this episode of the Modern Classrooms Project podcast, we are joined by three expert educators to talk about @learnforjustice. Catch the recap on our blog: ow.ly/iNZQ50QZKNG

@SurthrivEDU @MrDevyDev My students comments on the Learning Network’s piece for students on this article…I think you’re referring to NYT? The discussion that followed was fiery and wonderful! nytimes.com/2024/04/04/lea…