How to Use Your ELA Units for Test-Prep in 4 Simple Steps
As much as we hate to think about testing, it is just around the corner. As teachers, we all know that our job is to
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3 Anchor Charts for your Point of View Lessons
Do you ever struggle to get through the “point of view” lesson plan with your students? Teaching an unfamiliar concept can be tricky, so it’s
Small Group and Partner Activities for Teaching Text Features
Last week, we talked about whole-group activities for teaching nonfiction text features. Today, I am going to share some lessons and activities for partners and
Whole Group Activities for Teaching Text Features
I know I talk about text features often, but they are such important elements of nonfiction texts. Text features are excellent comprehension tools! They help
Teaching Nonfiction Text Features in the Fall
Are you looking for a way to make your normal nonfiction content more engaging? One simple way to boost student engagement is to theme your
3 Ways Reading Exit Tickets Can Improve Your Teaching
As teachers, we are constantly looking for ways to check for understanding. We want to know: Was that lesson effective? Did they “get it”? Who
5 Fun Compare and Contrast Whole Group Activities
Comparing and contrasting is an important cross-curricular skill that all students need to master. In order for your students to nail down this skill, you
8 Fractured Folk Tale Books Your Students Will Love
When the fractured fairy tale line of books came out, I bought every single one. I used them for so many different standards. Now that
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
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
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
5 Engaging Compare and Contrast Anchor Charts
Comparing and contrasting are important skills for students to learn. Not only will these skills be pertinent in reading fiction and nonfiction text, but they
