In this episode, I share a reading comprehension strategy that will help students become independent readers of difficult, on-grade text. 

To read the article connected to this podcast, please visit https://www.empoweringells.com/visible-reading/ 

Dr. Fernanda Marinho Kray (@Fernkray) and Jon Nordmeyer (@nordmeyerj) share the exciting new updates to the WIDA Standards and how teachers can use them. 

To learn more about one of Tan’s courses, go to https://www.empoweringells.com/courses/

In this episode, @ValentinaESL shares strategies to make reading and writing workshop a successful learning experience for language learners. This model of literacy instruction is loved by many educators, and Valentina will share how language learners can learn in this model as well. 

To read her blog post on the workshop model, use this link (https://www.empoweringells.com/ell-workshop/) 

To purchase her book on the workshop model, use this link (https://www.amazon.com/Reading-Writing-English-Learners-Framework/dp/1732194874) 

To learn more about one of Tan’s courses, go to https://www.empoweringells.com/courses/

Carol Salva (@MsSalva) shares a really touching story about how, with the help of her SIFE, they were able to transform learning for students by creating a meaningful context to learn. 

Articles mentioned in the conversation:

https://www.empoweringells.com/22-creating-context/

https://www.empoweringells.com/25-sociocultural-context/

https://seidlitzblog.org/2019/03/27/qsssa-more-than-turn-talk/ 

To learn more about one of Tan’s courses, go to https://www.empoweringells.com/courses/

Jeff Anderson (@writeguyjeff) helps us redefine what grammar instruction can be. He offers an inquiry approach to grammar instruction that focuses on expression rather than rules memorization. 

Mechanically Inclined can be bought with this link (

https://amzn.to/35lbOUB)

To learn more about one of Tan’s courses, go to https://www.empoweringells.com/courses/

Nancy Motley (@nancymotleyTRTW) shares how we can increase class engagement with #TRTW. This is a process that can be used in any content-area classes and with any grade level.

If you wish you purchase her book called Talk Read Talk Write, you can use the following link: https://amzn.to/2v6MYuk

To learn more about one of Tan’s courses, go to https://www.empoweringells.com/courses/