Kristina's Clips
Adjusting Convention Expectations
In this clip, Kristina Smekens provides insight into the trait of conventions. She acknowledges that at times the expectations of correctness need to be adjusted, depending on the purpose and audience. 
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Reading Voice v. Thinking Voice
In this episode, Kristina Smekens addresses reading comprehension and gives strategies for helping students to recognize that they have both a "reading voice" and a "thinking voice."
Catch Kristina Smekens in action during these short but powerful video clips. During each segment, Kristina provides practical strategies for teaching reading or writing.
With each video clip, lasting three minutes or less, teachers can capture great ideas and apply them in their own classrooms right away.
The video clip featured at the top of the page is the most recent addition to Kristina's Clips.
The video clip featured at the top of the page is the most recent addition to Kristina's Clips.
