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3 Reasons to Always Use Mini-Lessons in Writing
In the realm of writing instruction, there is something that we should not be underestimating: mini-lessons. Using brief, targeted lessons can offer a multitude of
How to Organize Reading and Writing Mentor Texts
Hey there, fellow teachers! Today, we’re diving into the wonderful world of organizing reading and writing mentor texts. We all know just how valuable these
Track Mastery with Free Common Core Standards ELA Checklists
As teachers, we’re always thinking about how to help our students grow. We all know kids learn at different speeds, pick up skills in different
Writing Mentor Texts Your Students Will Love!
Using mentor text in your writing lessons is crucial because it gives students a clear example to follow. Mentor texts are pieces of writing that
5 Easy Steps to Mastering ELA Weekly Lesson Planning
As an elementary school teacher, you have bigger things to worry about than constantly changing ELA curriculum and standards. Lesson planning can be overwhelming, especially
Understanding the Importance of a Scope and Sequence
As an elementary school teacher, planning is a key component to providing effective and efficient instruction. When it comes to developing daily lesson plans in
The 10 Best End-of-Year Read-Alouds for Elementary School Teachers and Students
The end of the school year is here, and what better way to celebrate than with a collection of engaging read alouds that will leave
Figurative Language Anchor Charts: 3 Great Tools to Teach Similes, Metaphors & More
Figurative language brings reading and language to life for students. So helping students understand expressions such as similes, metaphors, personification, and hyperbole is important! One
Assessment & Skill Activities: Prefix, Suffix, and Root
Welcome to the final post in the Word Parts blog series! In this blog post, we’ll be discussing how you can use assessments when teaching
Must-Have Mentor Texts for Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots
Welcome to the next blog post in our series about teaching word parts! Today, I have gathered my favorite mentor texts for teaching prefixes, suffixes,
5 Anchor Charts for Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots
Welcome back to our blog series about teaching prefixes, suffixes, and root words! In today’s post, we will look at the 5 anchor charts you
Reading Foundations: Affixes & Root Words
This short blog series is about understanding word parts – prefixes, suffixes, and root words. While these concepts are often taught in both language and