As students head back to school, ELA teachers everywhere are considering how they are going to begin the school year, so I wanted to walk you through one of my favorite lesson plans entitled, “Why do we read?” As an educator, there are few things as exciting and rewarding as introducing a young person to […]
SHOW students why they should read through these engaging, collaborative learning stations that feature informational text + multimedia. Each station focuses on a different benefit of reading. These stations work well for any ELA class. They're great for the beginning of the year/semester, before literature circles, or before any whole-class or independent/choice reading project. When you purchase this resource, you will receive the following in both PRINT and DIGITAL (Google Slides & Forms) versions for your convenience: 5 engaging learning stations with links to articles & videos Teacher instructions Interactive Google Slides version with clickable buttons Alternative Google Forms version for ease with grading! Love this resource, but want amazing book recommendations to go with it? Your students will LOVE my unique book recommendation brochures with reader personality quizzes that give students personalized book recs based on their interests! Check them out below: Middle School Book Recommendation Brochures with Interactive Personality Quizzes High School/YA Book Recommendation Brochures with Interactive Personality Quizzes
Interactive Notebooks allows the students to document their own learning and reading experiences. Check out this reading interactive notebooks templates
Something reading builds a world up around you as you continue sentence to sentence – plunging further into the depths of the literary world. Some may call this a ‘journey’ with each book bringing you another step of the way acting as one more city or sight to see. If this were the case then the
I have always assigned nightly reading. Why? I don't assign nightly reading because I want to give students "reading homework." I don't assign nightly reading
Over the last few years, there have been some shifts in how we teach reading, and reading best practices. I wish I’d known more about the importance of phonological awareness, French decodable readers, etc. and less about the 3-cueing system
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I have always assigned nightly reading. Why? I don't assign nightly reading because I want to give students "reading homework." I don't assign nightly reading
Learn why one-pagers are one of my go-to activities for breaking down complex topics and texts. Understand what they are, why you and your students will love them, and how to implement them in your ELA classroom. I even have the advice to help you tackle the biggest obstacle you’ll encounter with this activity.
For the elderly who loved to read all their lives, listening to someone read to them can bring profound comfort and joy. Why not start a Read-Aloud Readers Group activity at your facility; a Book Club with a difference! Read-aloud activities are an intervention well worth pursuing. In this article we cover: The Benefits of Reading Aloud to the Elderly Reading Aloud for Families How to Find Suitable Reading Material Read-Aloud Books for Dementia Care Types of Reading Activities for Elders 5 Attributes of a Good Reader Read-aloud Stories to get started with
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Whether you call them reading centers, stations, rotations, or something else, literacy centers are so beneficial for kids in upper elementary classrooms. Here are 7 reasons why you should be using reading centers with 3rd – 5th graders: 1. Gives Students Targeted Practice with Reading Skills and Strategies Whether you do a reader’s workshop model […]
Learn how to use decodable passages in guided reading in kindergarten and first grade. Then, use the FREE decodable passages to get started.
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Here are some of my favorites STEM books for kids that you can add to your collection today! Before starting a STEM or building challenge, I always read a book with my class. I love connecting literacy, sitting together on the carpet, and engaging my students in discussions. There are so many amazing books that ... Read more
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What are Bossy R Words? R-Controlled Vowels are often referred to as the "Bossy R" because the r bosses the vowel to change its sound. The vowel and the
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I’ve been using a Word Wall with my high school students for 9 years now, and the results have been incredible. How: I have 90-minute classes, so I’m able to give my students 8-10 minutes of free reading time each day. I put this time at the BEGINNING of the class for several reasons. 1. ... Read More about How and Why to Use Word Walls with Older Students
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Likability is a key principle of SCM—because it makes building rapport effortless. It causes students to want to listen to you, please you, and behave for you. It helps make your consequences matter. Being disliked, on the other hand, makes classroom management far more ... Read more
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I’ve been using a Word Wall with my high school students for 9 years now, and the results have been incredible. How: I have 90-minute classes, so I’m able to give my students 8-10 minutes of free reading time each day. I put this time at the BEGINNING of the class for several reasons. 1. ... Read More about How and Why to Use Word Walls with Older Students
Teachers often have questions about what a literacy block should actually look like. How do you structure your time? When do you pull reading groups? How and when do you teach grammar? The list of questions is lengthy, and with good reason. No one really ever told us what to do! Probably because there is […]
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Why you should be using stations in your middle school classroom. For middle school math, ELA, and all other core classes.
