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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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Figurative Language Mentor Texts
Teaching figurative language is always such a fun time of the year. It almost feels like a break from the rigorous comprehension skills and strategies
Building Comprehension: A Behind the Scenes Look!
Teaching comprehension can be a finicky task. It’s not black and white like math or science. It’s a juggling act where every student needs something
Test Prep Tips for the Elementary Classroom
As much as we don’t want to admit it, testing isn’t going anywhere. Having assessments and using them doesn’t have to be a negative experience
Comprehension Passages One Pagers and How to Use Them!
There’s a big misunderstanding amongst some teachers that when teaching reading comprehension, the passages that we use, especially in upper grades, need to be super
10 Ways to Increase Reading Test Scores
As much as we hate it, test scores continue to drive conversation, funding, and direction when it comes to schools. But even with standardized testing
Women’s History Month Mentor Texts
Finding the right picture book to read aloud to your class is so important! There are thousands to choose from and each one has a
Summarizing Mentor Texts
We all know as teachers, that strong mentor texts can help students see and feel a reading skill more clearly. Through the mentor text, students
Things You Don’t Need To Do When Teaching Reading
Teaching reading is definitely a juggling act. There is so much to cover and so many different ways to do it. And with as much
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