Nonfiction is essential in a child’s reading diet. Most children primarily read fiction, but as they progress in their education, they will be expected to primarily ...

Once students can decode, they need ongoing and thoughtful instruction to understand, interpret, and engage with what they read.

Today’s post is the latest in my authors series (you can see previous ones here). I was lucky enough to interview Kylene Beers and Robert Probst about their new book, Reading Nonfiction. LF: You begin ...

One of the major shifts in the Common Core State Standards for English/language arts, as educators know by now, is the focus on nonfiction. In elementary school, about half of what students read ...

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) - A Berkeley County teacher says she knows that while reading is a critical part of academics, it can be hard to keep students engaged in nonfiction material. That’s why Amy ...

Students will learn how to use context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words. In this episode, students will learn how to use context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words. Then ...

Kindergartners who are 5- and 6-year-old beginning readers need to read nonfiction books as well as fiction books. They’ll practice different comprehension skills & learn how to read for information.

This is a public school district that has been at the forefront of blended learning for the past four years. They have scaled blended learning environments in ELA and math at over half of their ...