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Writing Pathway
The Writing Pathway, researched by Dr. Steve Graham, makes high-quality writing instruction accessible to all, blending a researched approach with AI tools that save educators time. Teachers can create writing practice for any topic or content area across grades 3-12.
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Multisyllabic Word Decoding Posters
These posters highlight a decoding strategy adapted from the IES Practice Guide Providing Reading Interventions for Students in Grades 4–9. Two versions are available – a double sided 8.5 x 11 copy with sample educator language for modelling the strategy, and a larger 24 x 36 size. References: Vaughn, S., Gersten, R., Dimino, J.,…
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Fluency: Key to Comprehension with Dr. Jan Hasbrouck
Fluency is essential for skillful and motivated reading, but is often misunderstood. Fluent reading is NOT fast reading! Jan Hasbrouck defines reading fluency and clarifies the link between fluency and comprehension.
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Syllable Spelling Template
This printable template, with boxes for each syllable, can be used to support students in spelling multisyllabic words.
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Sentence Dictation Template
This printable template, with clear lines to support good handwriting, can be used for sentence dictation.
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Spelling: Visible Language to Inform Instruction and Intervention
This recorded webinar highlights the importance of spelling to literacy development and how it can be analyzed to inform instruction and intervention. The integration of phonology, orthography, and morphology can be used to analyze student spelling inventory results. Dr. Pam Kastner analyzes classroom and individual student spelling to determine the types of errors students made.
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Providing Reading Interventions for Students in Grades 4-9: What Research Tells Us
This webinar unpacks key recommendations from the IES Practice Guide Providing Reading Interventions for Students in Grades 4 – 9.
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Thinking About Comprehension
In this brief video, Nancy Hennessy shares insights into the elements of comprehension and how educators can facilitate comprehension for students through Structured Literacy instruction.
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Early Reading Screening and Comprehension
While Ministry-approved early reading screening tools may not measure comprehension directly, we learn a lot about students’ comprehension with the Oral Reading Fluency subtest. Learn more in this brief video!
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Principal Playbook – September
To help principals share important literacy information with parents and caregivers, we’ve prepared ready-to-use content that can be easily copied and pasted into a school newsletter. These short, engaging pieces are designed to communicate key ideas about literacy and reading development, offering practical tips and insights that will support families in fostering strong reading habits…
