Straight Chalk: Podcast for Busy Educators

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3.7: Purposeful Practice: Small Groups for Big Learning in the K-5 ELA Classroom

3.7: Purposeful Practice: Small Groups for Big Learning in the K-5 ELA Classroom27 Feb26 min

Love what you hear, or have a suggestion for a future episode? 💖 Send me a text. 💌 The biggest shifts in learning often happen in the smallest moments—at a back table, over a shared text, with a clear purpose and timely feedback. We sit down with Samantha Lamora, K–5 ELA curriculum specialist, to unpack how intentional small groups can transform reading and writing growth without overwhelming your day. From decoding breakthroughs in primary grades to rich text analysis in upper elementary, w...