Reading the Research as a TWRCr
Since this is my first blog post, let me start by telling you that the acronym “TWRC” rhymes with “work” and stands for think, wonder, reflect, and connect. I call myself a TWRCr (rhymes with worker)...
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Looking for a Great Way to Practice Reading Fluency? Think Poetry!
I am writing this post in celebration of national poetry month. One of my favorite elementary school memories is being read aloud to in my school library. I vividly remember sitting there, criss-cross...
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Why You Should Attend an International Reading Association Convention
It is only five days until I leave for Chicago for the International Reading Association’s 55th annual convention. Although I am very excited about attending the convention, I am disappointed that it...
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Revisiting Silent Reading: New Directions for Teachers and Researchers...
I attended Institute #6 at the International Reading Association’s 55th Annual Convention on Sunday, April 25, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The title of the Institute was,...
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Revisiting Silent Reading: New Directions for Teachers and Researchers...
Hiebert & Samuels This is part two of my reflections on the International Reading Association’s Institute called, “Revisiting Silent Reading: New Directions for Teachers and Researchers” that was...
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Revisiting Silent Reading: New Directions for Teachers and Researchers...
Eyes on Text... A Very Good Thing! This is part three of my reflections on the International Reading Association’s Institute called, “Revisiting Silent Reading: New Directions for Teachers and...
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Revisiting Silent Reading: New Directions for Teachers and Researchers...
Allington & McGill-Franzen This is part four of my reflections on the International Reading Association’s Institute called, “Revisiting Silent Reading: New Directions for Teachers and Researchers”...
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Revisiting Silent Reading: New Directions for Teachers and Researchers...
Nearly 7,000 U.S. Students Drop Out of High School Daily & Do Not Achieve this Accomplishment This is the final part of my reflections on the International Reading Association’s Institute called,...
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What I’ve Been Doing Since My Last Blog Post (2 of 3)
2010 United States Department of Education's Reading Institute In May, I was installed as the president of the Orange County Reading Association. After being installed as the president, I was given...
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