Instructions are written for someone who needs to know how to do something. They could explain how to cook a meal, how to build a piece of furniture, how to play a game or how to get to somewhere you ...

In his acclaimed Readicide (2009), high school English teacher Kelly Gallagher offered a provocative explanation for young people’s lack of interest in reading: A big part of the problem, he argued, ...

Giving instructions and following instructions are today a part of our daily life. Elaborate instructions are given in manuals that come with audio and video gadgets. The rise of the do-it-yourself ...

Common Core State Standards are driving the curriculum and changing the expectations for what teachers and children are expected to do during writing instruction in school. Here are Common Core’s 10 ...

Early in our careers, when we were fresh-faced and idealistic (we still are!) the prepackaged curriculum and the advice of more experienced colleagues was the go-to resource. Largely, we were advised ...

English language learners are the largest subgroup of adults enrolled in adult education programs. Although often treated as a monolithic category, their instructional needs vary dramatically. Some ...