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SPaG - Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar. 21 Literacy Resources For The Digital Teacher. By Kimberly Tyson, Ph.D., learningunlimitedllc.com Update: This post was originally published in February, 2013 If you follow this blog, you know that I believe effective vocabulary instruction is just about the most important instructional activity for teachers to get right. For lots of reasons. Vocabulary influences fluency, comprehension, and student achievement. How’s that for starters? In addition, a broad vocabulary is important for effective speaking, listening, reading and writing.Vocabulary is a foundational component of an effective K-12 comprehensive literacy framework. And, vocabulary plays an important role in the Common Core State Standards.

I’ve posted previously about the importance of effective vocabulary instruction and developed a popular Infographic featuring the “Top 10 Characteristics of Effective Vocabulary Instruction.” In today’s 21st century classrooms, digital tools should coexist alongside more traditional tools. 21 Literacy Resources For The Digital Teacher 1. Teaching My 3: SUPER SENTENCE SUNDAY GIVEAWAY. Pie Corbett’s Tips and Advice on Effective Grammar Teaching. Teachers' D5 Share and Swap Stop.

Mem Fox » Welcome! Picture me flat on the floor in a star shape: that’s where I am. I’ve been working for many months with my website designers (massive applause for Enee Solutions) to update the site and make it as friendly and fascinating as possible. I hope you’ll love it. It will be updated every four weeks. I hope you’re having hide-and-seek fun with my latest book: YOO HOO, LADYBIRD! It’s one of the books you can listen to this month.

The other two are POSSUM MAGIC and HUNWICK’S EGG. The books you can listen to will change from month to month so you don’t get bored. A new book, BABY BEDTIME, is due out in Australia on October 23rd. On Saturday October 19th I’ll be at the annual USBBY convention, in St Louis, Missouri. On Monday evening, October 21st,the St Louis Public Library is hosting a Mem Fox evening, at which I’ll be giving a different speech. In early November I’ll be on tour across Australia for BABY BEDTIME. Nothing much happens in my life, you’ll be surprised to know. Let’s enjoy the ride! English.

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