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The Low-Down on Literature Circles: How One Dynamic Practice Can Transform Your Students into Joyful Readers

Today’s episode is very near and dear to my heart and I am so excited to begin this journey with you. I knew early in my teaching career that literature circles were going to be an important part of my practice. Watching the power of literature circles in molding lifelong readers was transformative for me. Lit circles aren’t new. Maybe you’ve heard of them, but have been too afraid to try them, or maybe you’re a seasoned pro and have been running lit circles for a long time. No matter where you fall on the spectrum, tune into today’s episode because I’m going to break down exactly why this practice belongs in your 21st century ELA classroom and how we’re

From Research to Reading: A Guide for Secondary Literacy Educators

It’s hard to be in education right now. Anyone who has been inside of a school lately knows that it is not for the faint of heart. Teachers currently need more support than ever. This includes having tried-and-true strategies and relevant resources ready to implement so that you can feel confident and successful in helping students become joyful readers. Today’s episode is going to talk all about how this podcast is going to help.

5 Tips for Crafting a Strong Culture of Reading in Your Space

Creating a strong culture of reading in your classroom can feel like a daunting task, but today’s episode will walk you through a couple of actionable steps you can take to get started. Buckle up, joyful readers, you’re not going to want to miss this one!

Let’s Get on the Same Page: Key Independent Reading Terms Explained

Pop Quiz: What do you call the instructional practice where students self-select a book or choose from a list of pre-selected titles before reading it independently and completing some kind of assessment? Did you know that most of the people listening to this podcast right now probably have a different answer? We’re going to dive into this strange conundrum today. Stay tuned.

Why Literacy Matters: My Story and Mission

Welcome! This podcast has been on my heart for a few years and I’m so excited to finally be able to bring it to you now. I’ve been working hard to plan episodes and create content that I know is going to help you nurture a love of reading with your students. I have so much to share and I’m confident that these episodes are going to be both helpful and relevant to your practice.

The Low-Down on Literature Circles: How One Dynamic Practice Can Transform Your Students into Joyful Readers

From Research to Reading: A Guide for Secondary Literacy Educators

5 Tips for Crafting a Strong Culture of Reading in Your Space

Let’s Get on the Same Page: Key Independent Reading Terms Explained

Why Literacy Matters: My Story and Mission

The Low-Down on Literature Circles: How One Dynamic Practice Can Transform Your Students into Joyful Readers

From Research to Reading: A Guide for Secondary Literacy Educators

5 Tips for Crafting a Strong Culture of Reading in Your Space

Let’s Get on the Same Page: Key Independent Reading Terms Explained

Why Literacy Matters: My Story and Mission

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