Taking the leap to freelance
Raúl discusses the decision to become a freelance illustrator and his preparation for the big move.
Higher-level questions: Thinking about magic
Clara shares the observations of students who wondered about the way magic was introduced in the Cinderella story.
Excerpt: "Alex and the Wednesday Chess Club"
Janet reads an excerpt from "Alex and the Wednesday Chess Club."
The importance of editing
Bobbi shares her strategies for helping students polish their writing in the editing process. See more of the interview: ...
Content (KWL)
Christine explains how students can use a KWL chart to identify existing background knowledge. See more of the interview: ...
Rhythm of class
Anne discusses the routine she sets up for her secondary ELLs.
A memorable teacher
Kristina shares the story of the teacher who inspired her to become an educator. See more of the interview: ...
Literacy for parents of ELLs
Amber offers a number ways that parents with limited English or reading skills can support their children's literacy development.
Poetry for teenagers
Learn about some of Bobbi's favorite poets to read in her high school classroom. See more of the interview: http://www.colorincolorado.org/multimedia/experts/video/houtchens/
ELL accommodations and the Common Core
Diane provides an overview of research done on assessment accommodations for ELLs that will be relevant to the Common Core assessments. See more of the ...