The information below features my work on literacy instruction. Click on the links to access the full texts.
"Link Grammar Instruction to Real-World Situations"
This article, adapted from my book Grammar Inquiries, Grades 6-12: An Inquiry- and Asset-Based Approach to Grammar Instruction, describes how students can apply the principles of inquiry-based learning to their experiences with grammar. It was published by MiddleWeb in May 2024.
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"Living Language: A New Vision For Teaching Grammar"
This article by Adam Stone published in TEACH Magazine in December 2021 features my insights on effective grammar instruction.
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"How Will Your Lessons, Teaching, and Classes Look Different This Year and in the Post-COVID 19 Era from How They Did in Previous Years?" This piece in Education Week Teacher by Taylor M. Jacobson and me shares insights on inclusive instruction and its role in the post-COVID 19 classroom.
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“How Should We Teach Grammar to Students?” This piece in Education Week Teacher features my insights on effective grammar instruction.
Click here to read it.
"Mentor Texts Can Help Kids Grasp Grammar"
This review of my book The Elementary School Grammar Toolkit was written by Kathleen Palmieri and published by MiddleWeb in December 2020.
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“Grammar Instruction in the Time of Remote Learning.”
This article describes key ideas and strategies for teachers to use when implementing effective grammar instruction in remote learning modalities. It was published on the Routledge blog in November 2020.
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"Connect ELA Learning Strategies to Life Beyond School."
This article discusses ways students connect strategies they learn in school with their out-of-school lives. It was published by MiddleWeb in March 2019.
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"Four Ideas to Help New English Teachers Start Strong."
This article describes key recommendations designed to help new English teachers succeed and was published by MiddleWeb in June 2018.
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"The Grammar Bachelor: A Team Learning Activity."
This description of an interactive activity that I use in classes and workshops was published by MiddleWeb in February 2018.
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"Narrative Writing Ideas Built on Mentor Texts."
This review of my book The Narrative Writing Toolkit was written by Anne Anderson and published by MiddleWeb in January 2017.
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"Use Multimedia Writing to Change the Game."
This article, published by MiddleWeb in January 2017, describes key suggestions for teachers interested in incorporating multimedia into their writing instruction.
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"Sean Ruday-Routledge EOE Author of the Month: June 2016."
I was named the Routledge Eye On Education Author of the Month for June 2016.
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"Student 'Reflection Needs to be a Habit'"
This article from Education Week Teacher features my ideas on facilitating student reflection. Click here to read it.
"Teachers Should Use Examples of Good Writing, Not Worksheets, to Teach Writing, Expert Says"
This article from Longwood University describes my work with mentor texts. Click here to read it.
"Good Teachers are Made, Not Born, Says Longwood Professor"
This article from Longwood University describes a research study Peter Wiens and I conducted on personality traits and teaching effectiveness. Click here to read it.
"Link Grammar Instruction to Real-World Situations"
This article, adapted from my book Grammar Inquiries, Grades 6-12: An Inquiry- and Asset-Based Approach to Grammar Instruction, describes how students can apply the principles of inquiry-based learning to their experiences with grammar. It was published by MiddleWeb in May 2024.
Click here to read it.
"Living Language: A New Vision For Teaching Grammar"
This article by Adam Stone published in TEACH Magazine in December 2021 features my insights on effective grammar instruction.
Click here to read it.
"How Will Your Lessons, Teaching, and Classes Look Different This Year and in the Post-COVID 19 Era from How They Did in Previous Years?" This piece in Education Week Teacher by Taylor M. Jacobson and me shares insights on inclusive instruction and its role in the post-COVID 19 classroom.
Click here to read it.
“How Should We Teach Grammar to Students?” This piece in Education Week Teacher features my insights on effective grammar instruction.
Click here to read it.
"Mentor Texts Can Help Kids Grasp Grammar"
This review of my book The Elementary School Grammar Toolkit was written by Kathleen Palmieri and published by MiddleWeb in December 2020.
Click here to read it.
“Grammar Instruction in the Time of Remote Learning.”
This article describes key ideas and strategies for teachers to use when implementing effective grammar instruction in remote learning modalities. It was published on the Routledge blog in November 2020.
Click here to read it.
"Connect ELA Learning Strategies to Life Beyond School."
This article discusses ways students connect strategies they learn in school with their out-of-school lives. It was published by MiddleWeb in March 2019.
Click here to read it.
"Four Ideas to Help New English Teachers Start Strong."
This article describes key recommendations designed to help new English teachers succeed and was published by MiddleWeb in June 2018.
Click here to read it.
"The Grammar Bachelor: A Team Learning Activity."
This description of an interactive activity that I use in classes and workshops was published by MiddleWeb in February 2018.
Click here to read it.
"Narrative Writing Ideas Built on Mentor Texts."
This review of my book The Narrative Writing Toolkit was written by Anne Anderson and published by MiddleWeb in January 2017.
Click here to read it.
"Use Multimedia Writing to Change the Game."
This article, published by MiddleWeb in January 2017, describes key suggestions for teachers interested in incorporating multimedia into their writing instruction.
Click here to read it.
"Sean Ruday-Routledge EOE Author of the Month: June 2016."
I was named the Routledge Eye On Education Author of the Month for June 2016.
Click here to read about it.
"Student 'Reflection Needs to be a Habit'"
This article from Education Week Teacher features my ideas on facilitating student reflection. Click here to read it.
"Teachers Should Use Examples of Good Writing, Not Worksheets, to Teach Writing, Expert Says"
This article from Longwood University describes my work with mentor texts. Click here to read it.
"Good Teachers are Made, Not Born, Says Longwood Professor"
This article from Longwood University describes a research study Peter Wiens and I conducted on personality traits and teaching effectiveness. Click here to read it.
