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Coaching Minute: A Stash of Student Work
Heather Rader explains the many uses for a stash of student work for literacy coaches in this quick video tip. A transcript is available below the player. In my...
Manipulating Time: Fourth-Grade Writing Minilesson
Tony Keefer uses his writing as a mentor text in this fourth-grade minilesson on manipulating time in personal narratives.
Visiting the Doctor: Conferring with Alexis
Ruth Ayres confers with Alexis over her story on visiting the doctor for a shot. They talk about illustrations and labeling.
Conferring About Word Learning
Sean Moore confers with Mikhail about his reading and strategies for highlighting new vocabulary.
Owl Research Word Study
Andrea Smith links vocabulary learning with content study in her owl research unit with fourth graders.
Coaching Minute: Dress for Success
What message does your attire send? Heather Rader explores this tricky issue in this quick video tip. A transcript is available below the player. “Nice boots” was the only positive...
Bridge to Comprehension Minilesson
Deb Gaby uses images of a bridge to help second graders understand the importance of pausing and reflecting while reading.
Drama and Two-Page Spreads: Conferring with Max
Ruth Ayres confers with second grader Max about the story of his lost dog, and uses a mentor text to demonstrate the power of two-page spreads.
Conferring About Lemony Snicket and Vocabulary
Aimee Buckner confers with fourth grader Samantha about reading a series and tackling challenging vocabulary at the same time in this brief video.
Coaching Minute: Cellphone Fun
Do you want a quick fun way to get to learn a bit about participants in professional development? Heather Rader suggests a cellphone poll in this video tip. A transcript...
Conversational Skills in a Boys Book Club
Linda Karamatic observes a second-grade boys book club using tokens as a cue for turn taking, and then discusses her observations with the students.
More Sophisticated Mysteries: Conferring with Yuki
Franki Sibberson confers with fourth grader Yuki to expand his reading options. You can access the list of books Franki shares by clicking here.
Coaching Minute: One Size Does Not Fit All
Ruth Ayres talks about the importance of varying responses to teachers with diverse needs in this two-minute video.
Demonstration Lesson: Deeper Reading with Advanced Third Graders
Clare Landrigan works with a third-grade teacher and two of her students to help two advanced students read deeply and look for evidence in texts in this demonstration lesson. The...
“Article of the Week” Activity in Fourth Grade
Tony Keefer demonstrates how the article-of-the-week activity adapted from the work of Kelly Gallagher is a powerful tool for building skills and community in his fourth-grade classroom.
Collecting Ideas in the Writer’s Notebook
Ruth Ayres confers with third grader Jade about the value of collecting ideas in her writer's notebook, and shares some strategies for organizing the information.
Multiple Strategies for Kindergarten Readers
Tammy Mulligan explains why it's important to encourage kindergarten students to use other strategies beyond "sound it out" in this demonstration small group.
Previewing a Book with an Eighth Grader
In this brief conference, Katie Baydo-Reed chats with an eighth grader as he previews The Wednesday Wars and makes connections to the main character.
Coaching Minute: 100% of the Time
Do all teachers need a literacy coach's support? Heather Rader has wise words of advice in this quick video tip. A transcript is included below the player. I...
Conferring with Sebastian
Katie DiCesare chats with first grader Sebastian in this one-minute conference, then shares her reflections on where Sebastian might go next in his reading.
Rereading and Retelling to Inferring: Part 2
Linda Karamatic uses texts her second graders already know to build their inferring skills as they construct a chart together.
