Increasing the vocabulary knowledge of young adolescent and adolescent students has been a focal point of educational research and many teacher professional development initiatives. Yet many teachers continue to use traditional, but generally ineffective, methods of classroom-based vocabulary instruction. Synthesizing the literature around the general topics of vocabulary instruction, classroom discourse, and teacher talk, this…

Kids these days are losing their ability to learn skills. Why? Because they’re always looking for instant gratification. These days, people would rather get a quick fix from a video game or social media than take the time to learn something new. However, by doing so, they’re not developing the patience or persistence needed to…

In the era of information, it’s more important than ever for students to be able to write well. However, writing instruction has not changed in over 50 years, and students are not learning how to write effectively. Why is this? There are a number of reasons, but one of the biggest factors is that writing…

There are many different ways to approach writing, and each person has their own unique process. However, there are some commonalities that all good writers share. They include: -Developing a clear and concise argument -Organizing information in a logical manner -Using strong evidence to support their claims -Writing in an engaging and accessible style Pressto…