Author: Kelsey Bowers

In the realm of education, the importance of asking the right questions cannot be overstated. Text-dependent questions (TDQs) serve as… Continue reading Mastering the Art of Crafting High-Quality Text-Dependent Questions

Part 4: Intensifying Instruction By Increasing Opportunities to Respond This blog post is the final installment in our four-part series… Continue reading Inquiries of Tier 2 and Tier 3 Instruction

Part 3: Intensifying Instruction By Increasing Embedded Learning Opportunities In this multi-part blog series, we have been addressing inquiries of… Continue reading Inquiries of Tier 2 and Tier 3 Instruction

Part 2: Intensifying Instruction By Increasing Learner Engagement In Part 1 of this series, we explored how high-quality interactions can… Continue reading Inquiries of Tier 2 and Tier 3 Instruction

For decades, educators have recognized understanding the sounds of spoken language (phonological awareness) as a key building block for early… Continue reading Demystifying Phonological Awareness: Recent Shifts in Research and What They Mean for Educators

Part 1: Intensifying Instruction by Increasing Quality Interactions Understanding Tiers and Intensifying Instruction There are typically two inquiries we receive… Continue reading Inquiries of Tier 2 and Tier 3 Instruction

Close reading is a focused journey of meticulous examination and interpretation. By zooming in on specific passages, we unearth deeper… Continue reading Engaging Learners in Close Reading