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Reading SOS: What About Secondary Students Who Can't Read?
Schoolin' Around
<p>In this conversation, Dr. Katherine McKnight discusses the challenges and trends in secondary students' literacy. She emphasizes the importance of higher-level questioning and deep comprehension skills. Dr. McKnight also highlights the need for a clearly defined literacy plan and professional development for teachers. Additionally, she addresses the integration of literacy instruction across content areas and the role of school leaders in prioritizing literacy education.</p><p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><p>EngagingLearners.com </p><p><a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/katie--jen/episodes/Building-a-Successful-Summer-School-Program---e2gnvsk?%24web_only=true&_branch_match_id=1294370482202778128&utm_source=web&utm_campaign=web-share&utm_medium=sharing&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXLy7IL8lMq0zMS87IL9ItT03SSywo0MvJzMvWT9V3M0kr9Q80D%2FD2SAIAatVF5TAAAAA%3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Science of Reading Podcast: </a></p><p>Dr. Katie McKnight on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/katiemcknightEL/status/1644067711016751132" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/katiemcknightEL/status/1644067711016751132</a> </p><p>Read More here: <a href="https://www.branchingminds.com/blog/reading-comprehension-strategies-for-secondary-students" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">5 Practical Reading Comprehension Strategies for Secondary Students</a></p><p><strong>Takeaways:</strong></p><ul><li>Secondary students often struggle with reading comprehension and deep comprehension skills.</li><li>A clearly defined literacy plan and professional development are essential for improving literacy instruction in middle school and high school.</li><li>Integration of literacy instruction across content areas is crucial for deepening understanding and promoting higher-level thinking.</li><li>School leaders should prioritize literacy education and provide the necessary resources and support for teachers.</li></ul><br/><p>Learn more about MTSS and Branching Minds by visiting our website Branchingminds.com, or Sign up for our weekly newsletter on all things MTSS with this link. <a href="https://schoolin-around.captivate.fm/newsletter">Newsletter</a> (<a href="https://hubs.la/Q02g9lwV0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://hubs.la/Q02g9lwV0</a> )  Don’t forget to follow and connect with us on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn @BranchingMinds.  </p>