7 Strategies for Generating Ideas in a Writers’ Workshop
In the ideal Writers’ Workshop, students will write about topics of their choice that they are passionate about. This sometimes leads to frustration on the part of the students because…
Mini-Lesson Basics
Through my many visits to schools and classrooms, I have realized that there is a myriad of ways the term “mini-lesson” is being used. It’s almost like the “old-fashioned” (according…
Writers’ Workshop: Writing for Authentic Audiences
The importance of authentic audiences is crystal clear as I work with classrooms around the world. When I begin work with a class of “new to me” students, I always…
Reading Nonfiction Text in Guided Reading and Small Groups
Children are naturally fascinated by learning through nonfiction books, but many don’t know how to navigate the complexity of the text. Small groups and guided reading groups are the perfect…
Best Practice: Motivating Students in the Classroom
Over the past two years, I have been asked to work with schools to help them motivate their students to work and learn. Almost any current research on motivating students…
Independent Reading Goals to Improve Reading Instruction
It’s time to be transparent with our students. Should it be a secret that we want them to ask more questions while they read? That we want them to read…
Comprehension Strategy: Retell a Story
** Contact us if you would like Rogers Education Consulting to come to your campus with engaging, evidence-based, practical professional development ** For the past year, a number of districts I…
Choosing Books for Guided Reading
One huge component of preparing for Guided Reading is selecting books to use with your groups, and this requires some quality thinking ahead of time! It is not enough to…
Best Practice: Teaching Spelling Patterns for Retention.
** Contact us if you would like Rogers Education Consulting to come to your campus with engaging, evidence-based, practical professional development ** One of my biggest inner battles when it comes…