Literacy Resources for Teachers

Thinkport's literacy resources for all grade bands feature professional development video tutorials and short, self-paced modules on specific concepts in literacy.

A Focus on Close Reading

Watch this video to see close reading practiced in three classrooms -- first grade ELA, 6th grade science and 9th grade government.

The Art of Writing Arguments

Visit three classrooms to see how writing arguments is approached at various grade levels and subject areas – first grade ELA, 6th grade science and 9th grade government.

Digital Tools

With the Annotator Tool, teachers enter text for students to examine, and students use virtual highlighters to annotate the text.