This book reaffirms the enduring importance of effective explanations at a time when "teacher talk" is often undervalued. Drawing on the science of learning, Zach Groshell explores essential techniques for showing, telling, demonstrating, modeling, and presenting so that even the most complex concepts become accessible to all learners.Engage with the art and science of "breaking it down" to discover how a direct and explicit approach to teaching can significantly impact classroom su...

"Reading well across disciplines and within varied contexts will help students to be versatile, flexible, deep readers who can better learn from their reading, transfer skills across subjects, and use strategies to meet the unique demands of reading in each content area."– Jennifer SerravalloResearch-based, easy-to-use lesson structures for explicit and engaging teachingIn Teaching Reading Across the Day, l...

When it comes to studying - one size does NOT fit all - especially if you're neurodivergent. How we approach learning and what works can vary widely depending on if we're ADHD, AuDHD, Autistic, Dyslexic, Dyspraxic... and maybe some of those profiles overlap. So where do you begin?Neurodivergent study skills expert and tutor Julia Childs has put the power back in your hands to experiment and find out exactly what works for you.With a pick 'n' mix of strategies and templates,...

Strengthen the foundational skills that set students up for writing successWriting is more than putting words down on paper—it’s a tool for thinking and learning, a vehicle for expression and connection.Yet, writing instruction has often received less attention than reading, even though it′s just as complex. In fact, writing is one of the most complex tasks the brain coordinates, drawing simultaneously on language skills, executive functions, and motor proc...

This book empowers teachers across content areas to help adolescents become confident readers and writers. Blending sociocognitive research and innovative strategies, the book shows how to foster inclusive literacy instruction, student agency, and meaningful engagement in today's literacy-rich world. At the heart of the book is a commitment to research-based literacy instruction that values the diverse languages and cultural practices students bring to the classroom and leverages scientifi...