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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 Strategies and Why You Should Teach Them!
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Mentor Text Planning Made Easy
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End of the Year Mentor Texts
You’ve done it, yet again! You’ve made it to the end of the school year. Okay, maybe you have a month or so to go,
Making Inferences Tips for the Elementary Classroom
Students need to understand how to use many different skills and strategies in order to become a proficient reader. From understanding the different story elements
Lesson Plan Essentials for the Elementary Classroom
Lessons are absolutely the heartbeat of the classroom. A strong lesson takes time, thinking, data, and a balance of instructional strategies. In my years in
E-Learning Ideas for Teaching Reading
Whether we’re in the middle of a pandemic or just off a day or two for the weather, knowing how to navigate e-learning can be
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