Engaging Ways to Teach Problem & Solution
When talking about teaching story elements, it is important to note that each of the elements has essential parts. So, when we are teaching any
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How to Bring Fall into Your ELA Lessons
Fall is almost here! We’re making it through back to school and it’s time to start thinking about our upcoming units. When moving from “getting
How to Bring ELA Into Your First Two Weeks of School
Think back to your first two weeks of school… (Or imagine if you’re a first-year teacher.) When you think of back-to-school rush, you think of
6 Strong Anchor Charts for Opinion Writing
Opinion Writing may seem like the most simple of the writing standards, but without adequate modeling and practice, students won’t be able to fully develop
Go-To Blogs for Language Standards
Language and Vocabulary is one of the Common Core domains. These standards cover all things language, grammar, and vocabulary. First, your kids may start with
10 Read Alouds for the Ask and Answer Standard
Although asking and answering questions seems like a simple skill to teach and learn, it is actually a standard that will take intentional instruction and
Go-To Blogs for Nonfiction Standards
Reading Informational is a domain of Common Core standards. They cover all things nonfiction. They are abbreviated as RI when coding standards. First, these RI
How to Plan Your Standards-Based Year
If it’s not your first year teaching, you know just how much goes into your ELA instruction. Not only do you need to think about
How to Fit 6 Domains into Your Reading Block
When planning for a Standards-Based Reading Block, you have a lot to consider. Firstly, you have to think about the domains. There are six ELA
Go-To Blogs for Common Core Writing Standards
Common Core Writing is a domain of standards. This domain can be found within the Common Core Standards. They cover all things writing. First, students
Switching to Standards-Based Grading & Report Cards
What is Standards-Based Grading? Firstly, we need to talk about what Standards-Based Grading is. Standards-Based Grading is an intentional assessment of how students perform specific
Go-To Blogs for Reading Literature Standards
Reading Literature is a domain of standards. This domain can be found in the Common Core Standards. They cover all things fiction. First, students begin
