Foundational Skills in Middle School ELA: Taking a Functional Approach

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by HMH Into Literature.The webinar recording can be accessed here.Discussions around the Science of Reading have traditionally been associated with elementary grades, but the need for evidence-based foundational skills development and mastery doesn’t stop when students go to middle school! What does the Science of Reading mean in a middle school classroom, and how can ELA teachers build on those foundational skills in a way that meets the unique needs of middle school students?Listen to this edWeb podcast to hear from experts as they talk through strategies for taking a functional approach to refining and building upon middle school students’ foundational skills. Listeners can expect a lively, collaborative discussion that provides actionable strategies, such as:How to use engaging texts and mixed media to keep middle schoolers invested as they learn new skillsWays to incorporate social-emotional learning into lessons to create a classroom culture that is optimal for middle schoolers’ developmental needsHow to develop an action plan for supporting middle schoolers of all skill levels to build on their foundations and move toward higher complexity literacy skillsJoin us for this engaging and practical conversation! This edWeb podcast is of interest to middle school teachers and school leaders.Houghton Mifflin HarcourtWe’re helping to create the fullest expression of what learning can be.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.