Step-by-Step Reading is a series of effective reading units used in thousands of classrooms. It is full of engaging lessons and resources. A scaffolding approach helps students understand what they are reading. Research shows that building from a basic reading skill to a more complex one not only develops, but strengthens reading comprehension. Do you your student(s) need help with reading comprehension? No worries! Through my 26 years of teaching, I struggled to find the right fit for my students. I…
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Are your students having trouble identifying theme within a story? This step-by-step process scaffolds through several reading comprehension skills to help students get a thorough understanding of theme. Students will be…
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Language arts is one of the most critical components in any youngster’s educational training. It encompasses the various ways that people communicate including speaking, writing, and reading. Although having many different…
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Every generation has its own idea about how to educate children and prepare them for the future. The newest trend in educational theory is something called STEM. STEM is a response…
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Interactive Notebooks, ReadingA STEP-BY-STEP APPROACH TO TEACHING MYTHOLOGICAL ALLUSIONS
June 28, 2017Do your standards cover mythological allusions? If so, this is the right place for you! I will show you an effective step-by-step approach that will help your student(s) understand or have…
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With the Common Core Standards in place, students are being asked more and more to use critical thinking skills to analyze literary and informational text. Inference is a prime example of…
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Critical Thinking, Reading, WritingStrategies to Teach Text-Dependent Analysis (TDA)
April 18, 2017Many states have adopted a TDA (Text Dependent Analysis) style assessment for the writing component of their state test. This type of writing style requires students to read a text or…
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Reading Response skills and strategies are important for students to have a better understanding of their reading. Whether you are reading a chapter book together, assigning book groups, or allowing for…
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Monthly/Seasonal, Poetry, Reading, Writing10 Thanksgiving Literacy Centers Including Critical Thinking!
October 27, 2016Do you want Thanksgiving literacy ideas that would be great for centers in the upper elementary classroom? Several of these centers also go beyond the regular curriculum and delve into deeper…
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Are you looking for great literature to introduce to your students in the month of October? You will find some of my favorite October books for upper elementary students. Read on…