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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
Guided Reading
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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Be a Reflective Teacher: Ending the Year Right!
It’s the end of the year. Time to pack up the classroom and head out for summer right away, right? I know that feeling! The
Growth Mindset Books for Kids
At the end of the year, teachers want just one thing – for the students they have had that year to come out a little
Reading Comprehension Strategies for Struggling Readers
It is such a great feeling when we, as teachers, see those lightbulbs go off in our students. They get a math problem right and
Comprehension Questions: Breaking Them Down
Students are given loads of information and strategies on how to answer specific questions. This is how we assess their comprehension, but all of these
Interactive Read Alouds: All of Your Questions Answered!
Reading out loud to students is one of the best parts of my day as a teacher. Getting the chance to dive into amazing picture
Classroom Discussions
Teaching reading is one of the most important jobs a teacher has. One of the most powerful ways we can help students increase their comprehension
Main Idea Mentor Texts
Every good teacher loves having his/her ‘go to’ books that they use to teach specific reading skills, like main idea. Teaching reading through mentor texts
Student Engagement with Movement
When it comes to getting students to learn, there are a lot of factors that influence that process. Of course, relationships come first but what
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