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Writing Lessons for the Interactive Whiteboard

Assessments for Differentiating Reading Instruction

National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
Nov 20th – 22nd, 2009
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
Booth # 618, 619

Laura Robb
Laura Robb offers advice on how to instill a love of reading in all children.

Jeff Wilhelm
Jeff discusses his research-base: the Russian psychologist, Lev Vygotsky.

Ruth Culham
Ruth Culham discusses why we haven’t found the silver bullet for teaching writing after all these years.

Scholastic Professional Author Interview Videos

Shelley Harwayne
» 5 Questions with Shelley Harwayne author of Look Who’s Learning to Read (4:15)
What’s on your mind, what’s your favorite way to install a love of reading, and more!

Ruth Culham
» A Writer's Vocabulary (2:25)
Primary students, particularly young ones, can barely form words when they write. How do you expect them to apply the Traits?

Nancy Padak & Tim Rasinski
» Part 1: Approach to reading assessment (2:11)
Both of you describe your approach to assessment as authentic and comprehensive. What does that mean?

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Featured Articles
» “A New Assignment: Pick Books You Like” Article about Nancie Atwell in August 29, 2009 issue of New York Times.
» “The Pleasure Principle” Article by Nancie Atwell in January 2007 issue of Scholastic Instructor magazine.
» “The Trait Lady Speaks Up” Article by Ruth Culham in October 2006 issue of Educational Leadership published by ASCD.

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» "This teacher succeeds because she believes" (PDF) Profile of Linda Alston by Tina Griego from Rocky Mountain News, March 6, 2008. Copyright © 2008 by Rocky Mountain News. All rights reserved.
» Guided Fluency Instruction: Moving Students to Independence by Timothy Rasinski (PDF)