Non-textual Reading Strategies

Guest Post: Embracing Literacy in Every Classroom

One of my favorite people at my school is Sara Kelly. She is an advanced ELL ELA teacher with 20 years in education. She has a B.M.E. in music education from the University of Kansas and a TESOL certification from Arkansas Tech University. She is a constant source of great ideas and loves data more than any non-math teacher has a right to! I invited her to share her thoughts about literacy in non-ELA classes. I hope you appreciate her perspective on the importance of all teachers teaching reading. How many times have teachers sitting in professional development been told that everyone is a reading teacher? I can vividly remember this phrase being uttered in the early years of my career, one where I was a young choir teacher who thought to herself, I have enough to worry about in my class, now I’m expected to teach reading? However, as I have matured, reflected on my classroom teaching, and, more recently, switched careers to an ELL English teacher, I realize th...

What to Expect

Are you a dedicated educator looking to elevate your math instruction by integrating literacy skills? Welcome to "The Word on Numbers," where we explore the powerful intersection of mathematics and language. This blog is designed to be a resource for teachers who want to enrich their students' learning experiences by incorporating effective reading and writing strategies into their math lessons. What to Expect At "The Word on Numbers," my mission is to provide you with practical, research-based strategies to enhance your math instruction through literacy integration. Here, you will find a wealth of resources aimed at improving student engagement and understanding by blending the best practices from both fields. My posts are geared toward helping you create a classroom environment where students not only excel in math but also become proficient readers and writers. What's Ahead I have an exciting lineup of topics that will help you seamlessly integrate litera...

Unlocking the Secrets of Reading Graphs

Graphs are everywhere. From social media statistics to scientific research, understanding how to read and interpret graphs is an essential skill in our data-driven world. For students, this is a skill that not only helps with mathematics but also in subjects like science, social studies, and even in daily life. Today, I'll delve into the key components of graphs and provide some guiding questions students can ask themselves to better understand the data presented. The anatomy of a Graph Before we can interpret a graph, we need to understand its basic components. Let's break down the essential parts: 1. Title: The title of the graph provides a description of what the graph is about. It sets the context and helps you understand the story the data is trying to tell. 2. X-Axis (Horizontal Axis): This axis usually represents the independent variable. It could be a measure of time, categories, or any other variable that influences the dependent variable. 3. Y-A...

The Word on Numbers

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