Zinc’s Ignition teaches the four essential close reading skills all advanced readers use naturally. In just two weeks, Ignition raises reading levels and gives everyone in your classroom an edge so you can confidently dive into the curriculum ahead. #literacymatters #lovetoread

In recognition of Banned Books Week, we challenge you to read a banned book. Then consider...why was it banned in the first place? #bannedbooks #bannedbooksweek #UniteAgainstBookBans #FreePeopleReadFreely

It's officially fall, y'all. Bundle up, grab a PSL and find a good book in which you can take refuge this weekend. #lovetoread #fallreading #readforfun #getlostinabook

Based on their reading choices across Zinc activities, students are recommended books to explore. This month, Barely Floating by Lilliam Rivera, a book about betting on yourself despite voices that may deter, has risen to the top. #lovetoread #yarecommendations

With regular reading practice covering a variety of topics, standards, and skills, assigning monthly Lift Offs leads to a robust reporting experience to support teacher planning. Added bonus? Lift Off is auto-assigned and auto-differentiated for your students. #literacymatters

Skimming and scanning is a survival technique used to save time and allow us to focus in on the familiar. But reading deeply allows us to take on new perspectives and connect with a writer's meaning. #literacymatters #lovetoread #readtolearn

With Zinc’s spaced repetition, students learn and review new words during six exposures over a two-month period-enhancing focus and improving retention. #literacymatters #vocabulary #takeabreak

"Be fearless. And Care." - Glory Edim #whyiwrite #writing #literacymatters #elateachers #readandwrite

Zinc has vocabulary and article sets to support over 80 books, novels, and dramas that are commonly found in core curricula or are currently topping the YA charts. #bookstudy #novelstudy #vocabulary #literacymatters

The Peacemaker, by Joseph Bruchac, is one of the most highly recommended books on Zinc based on students' reading choices; and a great book to kick off Native American Heritage Month. #lovetoread #yarecommendations #penguinrandomhouse #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

Next time you're traveling, keep a look out for the "Short Story Dispenser." We found this one in Philadelphia International and got in a quick read before boarding the flight! #shortedition #shortstories #travelreads

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by looking for ways to learn more about the history and current issues facing Indigenous People. #lovetoread #readtolearn #nativeamericanheritagemonth

Reading?? In the age of digital distraction? YES!! Combat the social media takeover from apps like TikTok and get kids reading–for fun!–again. Learn more about the misleading messages from TikTok executives at n.pr/48NsXY7. #lovetoread #socialmediabreak

The Zinc team will be at #NCTE24 National Conference for the National Council of Teachers of English in Boston, MA, November 22-24. Learn more about Zinc's fresh, research-backed approach at our session Saturday at 11am in Room 158 and come by Booth 434 in the Exhibit Hall!

Building a reading habit is a great way to keep your mind strong. If your busy life has pulled you away from reading, treat it like exercise. It might be challenging today but it will get easier with every page you read! #literacymatters #lovetoread #readtolearn #brainexercise

The Zinc team is excited to meet you at #TASA2025 in Austin, Texas, January 26-28. Come by Booth 1724 to join in on critical conversations about secondary literacy and try out our comprehensive STAAR Mastery Program! #reading #testprep #literacymatters #lovetoread

What's more fun than having a chat with a student about a book you both love?! Check out this list of YA Books that both teachers and students love to read. #yabookstagram #elateacher #teachergram #bookrecommendations #readersofinstagram #bookrecs #bookstoread #engchat