Episode Details

Sarah Webb talks candidly about how high quality instructional materials (HQIM) supported her as a teacher in helping all students reach greatness. Specifically, high quality materials were most helpful for English Learners... who often don't receive access to such materials. Sarah zooms in on how HQIM are supportive of students' vocabulary acquisition through repetition, writing with opportunities for oral rehearsal to process content, and consistency over time builds stamina and knowledge.  During our conversation, we refer to this resource - Do Leveled Readers Help or Hurt my ELs? - from English Learners Success Forum. 

Read Sarah's blog posts here: 

• Inside Implementation of Wit & Wisdom 
• Using Curriculum to Send Essential Messages to Students: How Wit & Wisdom Supports English Language Learners

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