Listen "#59 Counting On Katherine"
Episode Synopsis
There’s nothing like a text set to deepen comprehension!
Counting On Katherine, by Helaine Becker, illustrated by Dow Phumiruk, is the inspiring story of Katherine Johnson, the celebrated NASA mathematician. We’ll use several texts today to support students’ comprehension and learn even more about this American hero.
Join National Board Certified Teacher, Reading Specialist, and Literacy Coach Dr. Julie Webb as she describes the teaching possibilities hidden inside this treasured mentor text.
Try this lesson in your class tomorrow:
https://litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle
LitCentric Radio Season 5 is generously sponsored by Book Taco:
https://booktaco.com/welcome-librarians/
Counting On Katherine, by Helaine Becker, illustrated by Dow Phumiruk, is the inspiring story of Katherine Johnson, the celebrated NASA mathematician. We’ll use several texts today to support students’ comprehension and learn even more about this American hero.
Join National Board Certified Teacher, Reading Specialist, and Literacy Coach Dr. Julie Webb as she describes the teaching possibilities hidden inside this treasured mentor text.
Try this lesson in your class tomorrow:
https://litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle
LitCentric Radio Season 5 is generously sponsored by Book Taco:
https://booktaco.com/welcome-librarians/
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