The Support For Teaching High School Literacy No Homeschooler Expected (with Julia Novoa) | S7 EP10

Helping your teen develop literacy skills looks a lot different in the high school years! So how do you decide your level of involvement and what areas to focus on?I’m joined by seasoned educator and homeschool curriculum writer Julia Novoa to break down what literacy looks like in the high school years. We’re bridging the gap between basic reading skills and sophisticated communication — with plenty of permission to modify, adapt, and individualize.In this episode, we unpack:How to move from phonics sounds all the way to essay writingSigns your teen still needs literacy support (and what to do about it)How to set up opportunities for reading comprehensionWhy differentiated instruction isn’t a crutch, but rather, the best way to teach (and how to do that with book reports)Whether you’re raising a budding writer or a reluctant reader, this one’s packed with the practical teaching strategies you’ve been craving!Connect with Julia:Free Planning Workbook: https://www.mytexashomeschool.com/mytexashomeschoolshop/p/plan-your-year-workbookInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/planandpivothomeschool/The Ultimate Guide to Teaching Your Homeschooler Critical Thinking is not available at this time. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:Right now, I’m taking a step back from client work and pausing the podcast as I focus on healing from a recent lupus flare, and caring for our youngest son through his brain tumour journey.This space and the work here mean so much to me. If something you’ve found has supported your homeschool and you feel led to give, you’re welcome to send a donation to [email protected] via ⁠PayPal⁠.And truly—one of the greatest gifts is hearing how this has impacted your family. If something has shifted for you or your children, I would love to hear. You can email me anytime and share what’s changed. I’ll be celebrating right alongside you.If you’re looking for support while I’m away, you can access the Teaching Inspired Content Library for a one-time fee of $67:⁠homeschoolteachingsimplified.com/teachinginspired⁠Connect with Natalie:⁠[email protected]