Essential 1

Motivation and Engagement

Deliberate, research-informed efforts to foster literacy motivation and engagement within and across lessons

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Essential 1 Online Module

Student Choice

Student choice and literacy achievement go hand in hand. See our screencast explaining the importance of giving students choice to help motivate students.