Supporting Strong Readers and Writers: Literacy-Focused Microlearning Modules
Explore four literacy-focused microlearning modules that help educators strengthen writing, reading comprehension, interventions and beginning reading instruction.
You’ve found ways to spark engagement. You’re building stronger connections, creating meaningful learning experiences and helping students feel more invested in their work.
But once students are engaged, the next question becomes: How do we support them in building the foundational skills they need to succeed?
For many educators, that answer starts with literacy. Reading and writing are at the heart of learning across all content areas—but supporting those skills can feel complex, especially when students come to us with a wide range of needs. That’s where microlearning modules can help.
Share My Lesson is continuing to expand its library with four modules focused on reading and writing instruction. They are designed to give you practical, research-based strategies you can apply right away—without adding to your already full plate.
Learn what’s in store below.
Writing Strategies
Writing instruction can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially when trying to meet the needs of diverse students. This microlearning module breaks things down into manageable, research-backed insights along with quick, actionable strategies you can try in your classroom right away.
Whether you’re supporting developing writers or strengthening more advanced skills, this microlearning module offers tools you can immediately put into practice.
Reading Comprehension Instruction
Helping students truly understand what they read is a critical—and sometimes challenging—part of instruction. This microlearning module focuses on how students make meaning from text and provides instructional strategies to strengthen comprehension.
It’s a helpful resource for supporting deeper thinking, discussion and analysis across content areas.
Reading Interventions
When students struggle with reading, targeted support is essential. This microlearning module provides an overview of the science of reading and explores how it connects to effective reading interventions.
You’ll also learn about different types of interventions, helping you better identify and support the needs of your students.
Beginning Reading Instruction
Strong literacy skills start with a solid foundation. This microlearning module explores the reading process through the lens of the science of reading, including phonological and phonemic awareness and the building blocks of sight word recognition.
It’s especially valuable for educators working with early readers or anyone looking to strengthen foundational literacy instruction.
Supporting readers and writers is a journey—one that requires both strong foundational knowledge and practical strategies you can use in real time. These microlearning modules are designed to meet you in those moments.
So, whether you’re focusing on comprehension, strengthening writing instruction or supporting struggling readers, you don’t have to tackle it all at once. Start with one module, try one strategy and build from there. Just like with your students, growth happens step by step.
Across this blog series, we’ve explored how microlearning modules can support you in different parts of your practice—from getting started, to engaging students, to strengthening reading and writing instruction. No matter where you choose to begin, these small, focused learning moments are designed with you in mind. Because with everything you juggle each day, your professional growth should feel doable, meaningful and supportive—just like the impact you make in your classroom.
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Elisabeth (Lisa) Dickinson Manager, Professional Learning & Member Engagement Educational Issues Department AFT Lisa Dickinson oversees the professional learning work at the American Federation of Teachers. She works with a team to ensure that ongoing, job-embedded, peer led professional... See More
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