READING LAB
Reading and literary analysis help for middle and high school students, including comprehension, novels, poetry, figurative language, and understanding literature..
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Why Letting Your Student Choose What to Read Can Build a Stronger Reader
Helping your student become a stronger reader doesn't always start with harder books. Discover why letting kids choose what they read can build confidence, vocabulary, and a lifelong love of reading. ...more
Reading Lab
July 20, 2026•5 min read
Before You Tell Them to Turn Off the Game, Try This Instead | Helping Reluctant Writers
Before you ask your student to turn off the game, try asking a few questions instead. You might discover they're already practicing many of the same thinking skills we teach in English class. ...more
Reading Lab ,Learning Lab
July 08, 2026•1 min read
Using Song Lyrics for Literary Analysis: A Teen-Friendly Approach
Discover how song lyrics from Taylor Swift and other artists can help middle and high school students build literary analysis skills. ...more
Reading Lab
June 24, 2026•9 min read
They Read It...But Did They Understand It? A Parent's Guide to Reading Comprehension
Many students can read the words on the page but struggle to explain what they read. Learn why this happens and how strong readers build comprehension, make inferences, and support their ideas with ev... ...more
Reading Lab
June 24, 2026•10 min read
What Teachers Mean By 'Analyze'
Confused by literary analysis? Learn what teachers really mean when they say "analyze" and how students can turn observations and evidence into stronger essays. ...more
Writing Lab ,Reading Lab
June 15, 2026•9 min read
Why Letting Your Student Choose What to Read Can Build a Stronger Reader
Helping your student become a stronger reader doesn't always start with harder books. Discover why letting kids choose what they read can build confidence, vocabulary, and a lifelong love of reading. ...more
Reading Lab
July 20, 2026•5 min read
Before You Tell Them to Turn Off the Game, Try This Instead | Helping Reluctant Writers
Before you ask your student to turn off the game, try asking a few questions instead. You might discover they're already practicing many of the same thinking skills we teach in English class. ...more
Reading Lab ,Learning Lab
July 08, 2026•1 min read
Using Song Lyrics for Literary Analysis: A Teen-Friendly Approach
Discover how song lyrics from Taylor Swift and other artists can help middle and high school students build literary analysis skills. ...more
Reading Lab
June 24, 2026•9 min read
They Read It...But Did They Understand It? A Parent's Guide to Reading Comprehension
Many students can read the words on the page but struggle to explain what they read. Learn why this happens and how strong readers build comprehension, make inferences, and support their ideas with ev... ...more
Reading Lab
June 24, 2026•10 min read
What Teachers Mean By 'Analyze'
Confused by literary analysis? Learn what teachers really mean when they say "analyze" and how students can turn observations and evidence into stronger essays. ...more
Writing Lab ,Reading Lab
June 15, 2026•9 min read