After spring break, it’s common to see a shift in student focus, especially in reading. In this episode, we’re talking about how to rebuild reading stamina without starting over or adding more tasks to your already long list of To Dos. You’ll walk away with practical ways to reset routines, re-engage students, and build stamina back through structured discussion.

We’ll focus on using classroom discussion to support reading, including strategies like purposeful turn and talks, stop-and-jot, structured discussion prompts, claim-it discussions, and small group collaboration. If you’re looking for simple, effective ways to help students stay connected to texts, strengthen comprehension, and rebuild reading stamina before testing season, this episode will give you clear, classroom-ready ideas you can use right away.

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