Middle Schoolers Deserve Stories, Not Worksheets
Middle schoolers don’t need more scaffolding and exercises. They need stories that treat them as the thinking, feeling, aware human beings they actually are. read more
Guest Post: Motivation Isn’t About Lowering the Bar
In our efforts to motivate students to engage in reading instruction–– particularly in middle and high school–– we’ve often responded by trying to make reading feel easier. These instincts are rooted in good intentions, but are our efforts unintentionally undermining our students’ opportunities for success? read more
Climbing the Staircase of Automaticity: Why Volume and Design Matter in Adolescent Reading
Automaticity is built through volume. But volume alone is not enough. Volume must be designed. At TextProject, we have built a coherent Staircase of Automaticity in Reading. read more
