Free Printable Roald Dahl Bookmarks and DIY Mini Tassel Tutorial
This is a fun game to play with a pair of dice. Read a story and help recall the various features of the story with this creative activity.
I love reading books, but man, if I ever had to write one, I think my editor would have a fit. I'm notoriously bad with grammar, as many may be able to tell by reading my posts. Verbally, it's even worse, such as the time I asked my brother, "Is these my bees?" Yeah, long story *shudder*. He still won't let me live it down. BUT. That all being said, I still love grammar jokes. Go figure. So enjoy this little break on your Friday to enjoy some funnies. Mmm, I'm gonna go make myself a taco for lunch... (I hope you're now picturing me as a taco! Happy weekend to you!)
It’s hard to wade through the internet searching for the most hilarious book memes, so we’ve compiled a complete list of all of our favorites right here!
It’s no secret that I love reading. I’ve always got a few books on the go and at any given moment am a part of two to four different book clubs. I don’t just enjoy reading though, I also enjoy making book lists, talking about books, writing about books, shopping for books, scoring a cheap…
It’s hard to wade through the internet searching for the most hilarious book memes, so we’ve compiled a complete list of all of our favorites right here!
It’s no secret that I love reading. I’ve always got a few books on the go and at any given moment am a part of two to four different book clubs. I don’t just enjoy reading though, I also enjoy making book lists, talking about books, writing about books, shopping for books, scoring a cheap…
These Aquarius quotes so perfectly get what it's like to be an Aquarius.
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It’s hard to wade through the internet searching for the most hilarious book memes, so we’ve compiled a complete list of all of our favorites right here!
I love using short films to teach reading comprehension skills, and my students love watching them! Why do I love using them? Show a short film and students are engaged! Visual learners and students who typically struggle with reading comprehension, including English language learners (ELLs), have greater success practicing comprehension skills with shorts. Most shorts do not have dialogue, they're all action. My students, regardless of their level of language proficiency, "get" the lesson more easily because the shorts are visual. Where can you find short films? My go to place to find great shorts is YouTube. Be careful to always view films before showing them in class. You don't want any unexpected surprises! Also, sometimes there is an advertisement to get through at the beginning, so I always set it up beforehand, that way it's all ready to go for the lesson. Which reading skills can be taught using shorts? Just about ANY reading skill can be taught with shorts: making connections, asking questions, sequencing, predictions, drawing conclusions, plot, character development, theme, and this list goes on and on! Learning what the skill looks like visually, and practicing with a media kids are already familiar with, is an effective first step in students applying the skill to their reading. One of my absolute favorite lessons to teach is "theme." Last year, my fifth graders were having trouble grasping the concept, so I searched for a good short film to visually "show" them theme, and I found the perfect one! Disney Pixar's, LAVA I describe theme as the heart of the story. I then share common themes found in stories, such as, perseverance, family, friendship, hope, honesty, self determination, courage, etc. For this lesson, my students watched the film twice. The first time was simply to enjoy the story. After their first viewing, I asked them to share what they noticed about the film. Then I asked, "What do you think the message or big idea was in this film?" They shared lots of thoughts, and I noted the common ideas the group came up, which were love and hope. Then I showed the film again. This time I set the purpose to look for symbols of love, and evidence of hope. After the second viewing they shared many of the symbols of love, and they noticed that the song lyrics sang about having hope. Discussions got pretty deep, which made my teacher heart happy;) To support my beginning ELLs, I printed pictures of the different scenes that symbolized love (couples- turtles, birds, whales, clouds). By the end of the lesson my students had a good understanding of the skill, and they were ready to practice looking for a theme in their own reading. We continued to practice during guided reading, and spiraled back to theme as we read throughout the year. Other favorites... Piper: Character Development For the Birds: Infer, Predictions or Cause and Effect Home Sweet Home: Asking Questions This short is a bit long (10 minutes). Kiwi!: Drawing Conclusions (Warning- this one is sad.) Boundin: Lesson, Theme, Plot Lifted: Plot Dustin: Inferring, Conflict, Conflict Resolution (Compare with "Joy and Heron") Joy and Heron: Problem/Solution, Story Elements, Lesson/Message (Compare with "Dustin") Take Me Home: Inferring Jinxy Jenkins and Lucky Lou: Compare and Contrast Soar: Predictions, Plot, Story Elements Sweet Cocoon: Story Elements, Drawing Conclusions Changing Batteries: Drawing Conclusions, Inferring (This one is sad too.) A Fox and a Mouse: Plot, Character Development, Setting, Conflict Snack Attack: Flashback Dia De Los Muertos: Character Development, Symbolism (blue flower) One Small Step: Plot, Theme, Character Development The Box: Making Inferences, Making Prediction, Character Development, Story Elements Spring: Making Inferences, Plot, Mood The First of Spring: Compare/Contrast, Character and Plot Development Dust Buddies: Character Analysis, Plot, Conflict Monsterbox: Plot, Asking Questions, Drawing Conclusions La Luna: Theme, Character Development, Plot, Symbolism (hat) After the Rain: Plot, Cause and Effect (warning: death scene) Pip: Character Development, Story Elements Scrambled: Author's Message, Symbolism Wings: Theme, Making Inferences, Draw Conclusions Lava: Theme The comprehension skills listed above are simply suggestions; there are many more skills that could be taught with each of the films listed. I have found that using short films in my reading mini-lessons has given my students a deeper understanding of the skills being taught, which allows them to then transfer the skills to text. And the fact that the kids are so engaged makes it a win-win for all! These are just some of the short films out there that are great for teaching reading comprehension skills, there are a lot more! In an era where kids are visually stimulated more than ever before, using film to teach reading comprehension is effective, fun and engaging for ALL students. UPDATE: Typically, I grab a good graphic organizer, pull up the short film and GO! But during this time of distance learning, I've needed to adjust my instruction, as we all have, so I've made some short film resources with both print and digital materials. As more are created, they'll be added here. Happy teaching!
Do you like to read? Do you want to earn money? If so, you might be able to find some side hustle gigs that pay you to do what you love: get paid to read books.
It’s no secret that I love reading. I’ve always got a few books on the go and at any given moment am a part of two to four different book clubs. I don’t just enjoy reading though, I also enjoy making book lists, talking about books, writing about books, shopping for books, scoring a cheap…
It’s hard to wade through the internet searching for the most hilarious book memes, so we’ve compiled a complete list of all of our favorites right here!
Aaaaand cue the randomness! 1. It’s official! Happy first day of spring! 😀 In a cruel twist of fate, however, the last week of winter was actually nicer than the first week of spring is looking. We got as high as 11ºC (52°F) last week, and now? Womp, womp. 2. Thankfully, seeing things like this makes up...Read More
Ah, those classic children's books. You remember. The timeless bedtime stories you loved to hear as you snuggled so tightly in your mom's or dad's arms?
It’s no secret that I love reading. I’ve always got a few books on the go and at any given moment am a part of two to four different book clubs. I don’t just enjoy reading though, I also enjoy making book lists, talking about books, writing about books, shopping for books, scoring a cheap…
It’s hard to wade through the internet searching for the most hilarious book memes, so we’ve compiled a complete list of all of our favorites right here!
Philosophy quotes can provide morning inspiration or your daily dose of motivation. These philosophical quotes from famous philosophers can serve as a tool to help you heal and grow.
Anchor chart inspiration for elementary teachers. Use my Not-So-Pinteresty Anchor Charts for Reading, Math, Grammar, and Writing.
It’s no secret that I love reading. I’ve always got a few books on the go and at any given moment am a part of two to four different book clubs. I don’t just enjoy reading though, I also enjoy making book lists, talking about books, writing about books, shopping for books, scoring a cheap…
Too many books or not enough bookshelves?
Popular short stories for students and teenagers. Great choices for those new to the short story and experienced readers.
Too many books or not enough bookshelves?
It’s hard to wade through the internet searching for the most hilarious book memes, so we’ve compiled a complete list of all of our favorites right here!
Problem: I would love to study poetry with my class but I'm not sure how to go about it. Solution: Read on! Here is a way to structure a week-long study of poetry: Preparation -
Anchor chart inspiration for elementary teachers. Use my Not-So-Pinteresty Anchor Charts for Reading, Math, Grammar, and Writing.
What does it mean when you receive multiple Queens your Tarot card reading? Does getting two, three, or four Queens at once have any special significance for you? Today, I am going to teach you what the meaning is when you get lots of Queens in your general, love, career, or business reading!
