Today we’re diving into a key component of fluent reading: sight recognition. This is the ability to instantly recognize and read words without h
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Evidence-Based Strategies for ELA Success
Welcome to the EB Academics Blog, where our mission is to support and serve Middle School ELA teachers with engaging and rigorous lesson ideas backed by educational research. Each post offers practical strategies designed to increase student learning outcomes while helping you find joy and sustainability in your teaching practice. Our evidence-based approach ensures you can implement these techniques with confidence.
A Comprehensive Approach to Teaching Research and Writing
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Helping students become confident researchers doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. With our carefully designed resources, research opportunities are ...
Building Accountability Structures for Independent Reading in the Classroom
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Independent reading is a cornerstone of literacy development, supporting critical thinking, comprehension skills, vocabulary development, and a lif...
How Phonological Awareness Strengthens Reading Skills in Middle School ELA
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Phonological awareness is the ability to recognize and manipulate the sounds in spoken language. This skill is foundational for reading and plays a...
Decoding: An Essential Skill for Middle School ELA Teachers
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Decoding refers to the process of figuring out what a written word says by sounding it out. It involves matching letters and letter combinations to...
Mastering Literacy Knowledge: Helping Middle Schoolers Navigate Text Structures and Features
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Literacy knowledge refers to students' understanding of how different texts are structured and organized. This includes:
- Print knowledge – Under...