“That’s the problem with you, Minor” a student huffed. “You want to make everything about reading or math. It’s not always about that. At school, you guys do everything except listen to me. Y’all want to use your essays and vocabulary words to save my future, but none of y’all know anything about saving my now.”

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If you ask students, "Why does that work?" do they know what you're asking and do you know what to listen for in their responses? Do you have images of what mathematical argument looks like in the elementary grades and how to help students learn to engage in this important practice? Do you have so much content to cover that finding time for this kind of work is difficult?... more

This must-have resource will help teachers expand their collection of texts for shared reading, as well as connect learning across instructional contexts with the PWS System.

The accompanying guide, Words That Sing: Poetry Charts for Shared Reading: A Teaching Resource contains instructional suggestions and resources that will guide you in the many ways... more