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Visual Tools for Differentiating Reading and Writing Instruction

Reading & Writing

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Unwrapping the Read Aloud

Watch Lester Laminack as he demonstrates effective read-aloud techniques and shows how the read aloud can be used intentionally and instructionally.

Classroom Management

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Differentiated Literacy Centers

Author Margo Southall describes how differentiated literacy centers can be designed around reading and writing activities that directly support whole-class and small-group instruction.

Integrating Technology

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Bring Authors Into Your Classroom with Video

Add excitement to your writing workshop, literature unit, or author study with Scholastic's video interviews with favorite authors.

Scholastic Professional

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Content Area Writing

Jim Burke, author of Teachers' Essential Guide to Content Area Writing, offers specific strategies to teach the skills and strategies students need to be successful writers both in school and for later success.

This Month from Instructor Magazine

Instructor Magazine: Cover: June 2009

Amazing Whiteboards
How do these wonders work for you in your classroom? Get ideas for differentiating and more.

Winning Ideas

Winning Ideas

135 Solutions
Teacher-tested quick ideas, simple activities, and effective approaches to add to your classroom today.

Educator Community

Research and Recess

Read Up!
Books, Research & Literacy

Scholastic's Chief Academic Officer, Francie Alexander, keeps you updated on literacy research and provides information on new trends to keep you excited about teaching.

Grade-Level Teacher Advisors
Read weekly blog posts and view photos for teaching tips and strategies for your grade level.

Education Focus

Instructional specialists from around the country blog about the latest technology, new research, best practices and strategies you can use in your classroom.