Resources for Literacy
Explore a variety of content developed to support teacher development and student success.
Publications
Infusing Grammar into the Writing Workshop: A Guide for K-6 Teachers
Children’s ability to demonstrate the commands of Standard English across the four domains of literacy (reading, writing, speaking, listening) is more important than ever; knowing how to do this outside of the traditional “kill-and-drill” approach remains elusive.
In this book, co-written with Amy Benjamin, I offer research-based, socio-linguistic approaches to incorporating highly engaging grammar instruction to support your writing instruction. Go beyond the basic definitions of the parts of speech, deepen your understanding of the importance of linguistic patterning and, most importantly, stay away from the worksheets!
Articles
Creating Healthy Relationships with Parents: A Study in Diplomacy, Support, Reflection and Empathy
For this paper, completed with a grant from the Teachers Network Leadership Institute when I was a classroom teacher, I engaged in research that considered conditions I could create in my classroom to create stronger relationships with primary caregivers of my students.
Super Power Your Time Management Skills
Managing time in a classroom is not always as easy as it seems. In this article, written for ASCD Express, I helped lay out three teacher-tested strategies to keep engagement high, stress low, and instructional time meaningful.
