Reset Your Reading Block: 5 Questions to Ask Yourself

Listen to the full episode to hear how to reset your reading block:

This time of the year is perfect for resetting, and I personally find it to be such a powerful opportunity. In my previous episode I provided tips for resetting your writing block and in this episode we’re going to speak about the other part of literacy, which is reading. We all know that reading is a complex skill and you may be surprised to learn that the reason your students are having difficulty is solely due to needing to reset your reading block.

This episode will follow a similar format as my previous episodes with five questions and actionable tips for you to put into place. These questions will make you consider what you like about your reading block and how you may be able to change it for the better. You will get an accurate idea of what skills and strategies your students are able to apply to their reading or need additional instruction. It’s not too late to reset and establish new goals for both you and your students!

In this episode on how to reset your reading block, I share:

• The benefits of making daily reading a priority
• The dos and don’ts for how to organize your mini-lessons 
• Why you shouldn’t worry about providing multiple scaffolds
• Various approaches to collecting data on your students reading abilities
• A surprising idea to get your students to read every day

Related Resources:

• Episode 64, Reset Your Routine: 5 Questions to Ask Your Students
• Running Records Cheat Sheet Freebie 
• Reading Choice Boards freebie 
• Reading Reference Sheets
• Reading Activities Bundle
• Reading Skills and Strategies Anchor Charts
• Reading Response Sentence Stem Anchor Charts
• Small Group Observation Notes Data Tracker
• Reading Workshop Bundle

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About The Literacy Dive Podcast:

Do you find yourself seeking new ideas when it comes to literacy instruction in elementary classrooms? The Literacy Dive Podcast was created to offer actionable steps and to share information for teachers, like you, who are always looking to improve their craft! ELA is our jam and we are excited to dive into all things reading and writing with you!

Your host, Megan Polk, is the creator and owner behind The Literacy Dive and loves to support students and their teachers with curriculum, literacy instruction, best practices, and engaging literacy activities.

Dive in with us every Monday for a new episode from Megan! She, and her guests, will chat about various literacy topics and will bring you tips and tricks that can easily be implemented in your classrooms. You can tune in wherever you get your podcasts! Listen to The Literacy Dive Podcast on platforms like Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, and more! If you find value from listening to this podcast, please rate this show, leave a review, and follow!

You can tune in wherever you get your podcasts! Listen to The Literacy Dive Podcast on platforms like Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, and more! If you find value from listening to this podcast, please rate this show, leave a review, and follow!