If Literacy Is a Priority, Why Do We Cling to the Wrong Practices?

• Encouraging extensive reading time and stamina.
• Pre-teaching essential vocabulary before reading tasks.
• Guiding students through manageable reading increments, paired with peer discussions and writing activities.

However, many common literacy practices inhibit progress. For example, ability-based grouping while students work at unsupervised centers can be ineffective, and an overreliance on worksheets and screen time detracts from vital reading, writing, and discussion activities. This leads to wasted time and insufficient instruction.