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How To Build Reading Stamina: Practical Strategies For ELA Teachers [Ep. 57]

How To Build Reading Stamina: Practical Strategies For ELA Teachers [Ep. 57]

Update: 2025-07-29
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In this episode, we’re tackling a challenge many ELA teachers face—students struggling with reading stamina. With canned curriculum, short excerpts, and fast-paced instruction, students often lack the focus and endurance to finish full-length texts. We’ll dig into why reading stamina matters for critical thinking and long-term academic success, and I’ll share practical, classroom-tested strategies to help students stay engaged. From building curiosity and creating a reading-friendly classroom culture to using focus tools like sticky note thinking and self-assessment, you’ll walk away with actionable ideas to help your students become stronger, more confident readers.

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How To Build Reading Stamina: Practical Strategies For ELA Teachers [Ep. 57]

How To Build Reading Stamina: Practical Strategies For ELA Teachers [Ep. 57]

Carolyn Wahl - Middle School ELA