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BASD_Reads

@BASD_Reads

BASD Elementary District Wide Reading Specialists supporting BASD teachers and students in literacy development.

Joined April 2022
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@C_HendrickMar 17
Southern states boost early reading, but gains stall in middle school. Why the ‘Mississippi miracle’ disappears by eighth grade. hechingerreport.org/proof-po…
Southern states boost early reading, but gains stall in middle school

Southern states boost early reading, but gains stall in middle school

Why the ‘Mississippi miracle’ disappears by eighth grade

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Students don’t need a flux capacitor to strengthen their learning; they just need time. This month, we’re tapping into the power of retrieval and spaced practice, two powerful tools for turning short-term learning into long-term understanding. @BASDLiteracy4Me @BASD_Reads
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Today is #NationalSchwaDay! 🎉 Founded by Yvette Manns, it celebrates the most common vowel sound in English—the schwa /ə/! Her book "The Not-So-Lazy Schwa" brings the sound to life, helping to make phonology & morphology accessible to young learners. 📙: bit.ly/43GUUQQ
Celebrate National Schwa Day Bookcover of the "Not-So-Lazy Schwa" and its plushie Schwa companion by Yvette Manns, creator of Phonics Read-Alouds series

ALT Celebrate National Schwa Day Bookcover of the "Not-So-Lazy Schwa" and its plushie Schwa companion by Yvette Manns, creator of Phonics Read-Alouds series

Celebrate National Schwa Day Phonics Read-Alouds headshot of Yvette Manns, National Schwa Day Founder and Phonics Read-Alouds author and creator

ALT Celebrate National Schwa Day Phonics Read-Alouds headshot of Yvette Manns, National Schwa Day Founder and Phonics Read-Alouds author and creator

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Tell me why… students struggle with deeper thinking? This month, we’re rephrasing questions to make “why” the key to unlocking critical thinking. With the right strategies, students won’t just answer—they’ll analyze, connect, and want it that way! @BASD_Reads @BASDLiteracy4Me
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You might not see your impact, teachers – but it's definitely there.
"I got an unexpected email from a middle school student I had twenty years ago. Out of nowhere, she reached out to thank me and said I was the teacher who made a difference. We don't always see the impact we have. But just because we don't see it doesn't mean it isn't powerful." —Educator Alison Collins

ALT "I got an unexpected email from a middle school student I had twenty years ago. Out of nowhere, she reached out to thank me and said I was the teacher who made a difference. We don't always see the impact we have. But just because we don't see it doesn't mean it isn't powerful." —Educator Alison Collins

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I’m so grateful to @ehanford for shining a light on what works! Also thrilled to know it’s what we’ve known for 30 years, back when we implemented Reading First - evidence-based instruction targeted at current skill levels with relentless pursuit of outcomes by the end of grade 1
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New episode of Sold a Story available now. Episode 11: The Outlier There's a school district in eastern Ohio where virtually all students become good readers by the time they finish third grade. How did they do it? podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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🕵️‍♂️ This month, we’re investigating Unsolved Literacy Mysteries! 🕵️‍♀️With the right strategies, students will connect the dots and solve the mystery of deeper comprehension. @BASDLiteracy4Me @BASD_Reads
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Today is World Read Aloud Day! Reading aloud isn't just fun—it helps build comprehension, expand vocabulary, and foster a lifelong love of reading. What book are you sharing with your students, friends, or family today? Let us know! ⬇️ #WorldReadAloudDay #WRAD
The Reading League logo Reading aloud helps build comprehension, expand vocabulary, and foster a lifelong love of reading. #WorldReadAloudDay

ALT The Reading League logo Reading aloud helps build comprehension, expand vocabulary, and foster a lifelong love of reading. #WorldReadAloudDay

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Anita Archer is a gift to educators. 😊
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Important reminder. 🧡 🌐 teachergoals.com
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Back-to-School Refresh: Reviewing Classroom Expectations 🏫 After a long break, it's crucial to revisit and reinforce classroom expectations. This activity not only helps review expectations but also fosters student ownership and active learning. buff.ly/4gsJL9N
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With these sentence stems, the text detectives that T teachingbooksmarts (on Instagram) teaches can build any case! 🔎
Bulletin board display titled "Prove It!" Over a collage of pages covered in dense writing are nine cards containing sentence stems: "An example from the text is ... " etc.

ALT Bulletin board display titled "Prove It!" Over a collage of pages covered in dense writing are nine cards containing sentence stems: "An example from the text is ... " etc.

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The holiday season can get a little messy, but we’re here to help you manage the chaos! 🥣 Whether it’s co-planning or resource support, we’ve got your back. Check out this Office-themed newsletter for more information. @BASD_Reads @BASDLiteracy4Me
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Contronyms are always the most interesting of words. Can you add any more to the list below? Dust the table vs dust the strawberries...
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Mark this active reader resource, from T @JanetColoma, with a ✳️ and a 💚!
The anchor chart includes a key for stop-and-jot shorthand: a question mark for "I’m confused," a heart for "I love this part," etc.

ALT The anchor chart includes a key for stop-and-jot shorthand: a question mark for "I’m confused," a heart for "I love this part," etc.

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@edutopia25 Nov 2024
We hear about scaffolding a lot in education, but what does it really look like in the classroom? Here are *5 ways* to build it into your practice.

5 Scaffolding Strategies To Bolster Student Learning

When teachers break instruction up into manageable chunks and provide support structures, it makes learning more accessible for all students.

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@edutopia20 Nov 2024
How do you support deep thinking for your students? K Collier says, “One helpful strategy is providing students a visual that matches with question type and depth.” Dig into her anchor chart... 🌸 Surface level questions are quick to answer (think multiple choice or fill in the blank) and can be supported with easy to find text evidence. 🌸 Deep level questions are more complex (think constructed response) and require students to process the text through inferencing, analyzing, and critical thinking.
Anchor chart divided into two columns. On the left is "Surface," with a drawing of a flower. Underneath are bullet points: "who, where, when, what—quick answers you can easily spot in the text." On the right is "Deep," with a drawing of a flower with roots that extend under the ground. Underneath are bullet points: "why, how—answers that require you to dig deep in the text."

ALT Anchor chart divided into two columns. On the left is "Surface," with a drawing of a flower. Underneath are bullet points: "who, where, when, what—quick answers you can easily spot in the text." On the right is "Deep," with a drawing of a flower with roots that extend under the ground. Underneath are bullet points: "why, how—answers that require you to dig deep in the text."

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@edutopia19 Nov 2024
Do your walls tell the story of the learning that takes place in your classroom? 🖼️ Here’s how to shift from decorating to documenting learning.

Telling the Story of Learning in Displays of Student Work

By sharing photographs, objectives, and samples in hallways and on bulletin boards, pre-k educators can shift from decorating to documenting learning—and both students and families benefit.

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Fred Rogers knew what he was talking about. Happy #WorldKindnessDay
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@edutopia13 Nov 2024
Almost every classroom has the kids you *always* hear from, and the kids you *never* hear from. A Scientists Circle can go a long way toward creating an environment where everyone contributes in their own way. 🚀

Encouraging Collaboration With a Scientists Circle

This routine creates an equitable structure for sharing out ideas, questions, or evidence in science class—and helps ensure every student takes part.

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