“If students can’t read to learn, they can’t learn through reading.”
In this episode of the podcast, I talk with Gwen Pauloski, author of Making Deep Sense of Informational Text: A Framework for Strengthening Comprehension in Grades 6–12.
We dig into why every teacher—not just ELA—needs to see themselves as a literacy teacher.
Gwen shares her four pillars for helping adolescents make sense of complex texts: 1️⃣ Rebuilding confidence and “reading esteem” 2️⃣ Teaching comprehension strategies explicitly 3️⃣ Engaging students in scholarly talk 4️⃣ Guiding deep text study through pre-, during-, and post-reading work.
We also talk about practical scaffolds like Cornell Notes, annotation strategies, and discussion protocols that keep students thinking deeply instead of skimming for answers.
🔗 Listen to the full episode below to hear how you can help students move from “just reading” to truly understanding what they read.
Making Deep Sense of Informational Text (https://amzn.to/4nIPsUF)
Gwen Pauloski LinkedIn Page (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gwenpauloski/)
Music by Aylex
