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Teaching Characterization Tips and Tricks
Characterization occurs when an author uses details to teach about a character. But what does this have to do with comprehension? Plenty! When students can
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Using Mandated Curriculum with my Building Comprehension Units
One of the questions I get asked very frequently is, “I have a mandated curriculum that I have to follow in my reading class. How
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Achieving Deeper Level Comprehension
As elementary reading teachers, we all know this is the ultimate goal – deeper level comprehension. But so often it is extremely HARD to get
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Reading Comprehension Question and Answer Strategy
Ok, let’s be real. As teachers, we have tons of pet peeves that drive us crazy throughout the day! One of the biggest on my
Nonfiction Books for Teaching Reading Skills
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Icebreaker Games for the Elementary Classroom
Each year, we have the privilege as teachers to host 25+ young learners in our classroom for the year. And as excited as we are
Team Building Activities for the Elementary Classroom
Those first few weeks of school are vital when it comes to establishing a positive and supportive classroom environment. Helping students get to know one
Small Group Instruction: 5 Resources I Won’t Teach Without!
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Reading Centers for Any Text
Picking reading centers can be a fun but tedious job. As teachers, we want to make sure all of our students have the most personalized
Vocabulary Games for Any Word List
Teaching vocabulary is essential! But it has to be more than just memorization of definitions and looking up words in a dictionary! Students learn vocabulary
Task Card Organization
Task cards are a great way to give students individualized instruction. They are easy to prep and quick to find! You can also get a
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