Main Topic & Main Idea Activities, How to Teach Both in the Classroom
The difference between main topic and main idea can be pretty difficult for students. Common Core has laid out expectations on how to scaffold this
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4 Helpful Context Clues Anchor Chart Ideas
A context clues anchor chart is a necessary tool for elementary grades. It can help students understand unknown words while reading nonfiction texts. Since context
How to Fit Labor Day Into Your Instruction
Labor Day provides a unique opportunity for teachers to integrate meaningful and engaging lessons into their curriculum. By incorporating themed activities into your instruction, you
5 Ways Reader’s Theater Can Boost Reading Skills
If you’ve read my blog before, you already know my love for Reader’s Theater. This collaborative activity can significantly enhance students’ reading skills while making
Ask and Answer Questions Teaching Strategies
Asking and answering questions may seem like a simple skill, but it is essential to building a strong foundation for our students’ reading comprehension skills.
An ELA Membership for Reading, Writing, and Grammar… at the Click of a Button
We all know that creating lesson plans for every single ELA standard and finding the right materials for our students can be a real struggle.
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
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
3 Interactive Tools for Nonfiction Reading
As soon as children begin school, nonfiction texts will be a part of their learning process. Whether you refer to this as informational, nonfiction, or
Mentor Texts for your Figurative Language Unit
Figurative language is an essential part of developing student literacy. Because of the nature of language and the need for context or connection, it can
5 Great Retelling and Recounting Anchor Charts You Need
Are you looking for effective strategies to improve your students’ ability to retell and recount stories? Anchor charts can be a powerful tool in helping