As the school year comes to a close, it is important to honor our students' hard work and accomplishments. In this article you'll discover three end of year activities for...
Reading comprehension skills and strategies help students stay engaged and think about what they are reading. By explicitly teaching reading strategies, students are more...
National Tell a Story Day is celebrated on April 27th. This is a day for people to get together to tell all kinds of different stories. These stories can be about anything –...
Recently I've had a lot of teachers come to me asking about standardized test preparation. While I hope the majority of my instruction prepares my kids for our standardized...
That sense of independence and belief in one's ability to comprehend a text independently often leads to students challenging themselves and taking more risks. By providing...
Every March, I make it a point to celebrate Women's History Month with my students. Instead of assigning a typical biography report, I have students choose which women in...
STEM units and lessons are gaining popularity in many districts across the country. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Since reading is always...
Debates are a fun activity that demand students use a variety of literacy skills. In this article, you'll find a classroom debate lesson plan that is inspired by my love of...
In honor of Black History Month, I wanted to highlight previous posts and printable reading activities that you may want to try with your students. In this article, you'll...
One skill my students seem to struggle with across grade levels is comparing and contrasting texts. In honor of Presidents' Day, I use the following compare and contrast...
With Valentine's Day approaching you may be looking for fun activities to incorporate into your literacy block. In this article, you'll find free printable Valentine...
Most state standards for English Language Arts require that students analyze the impact the point of view has on a text. Download a Point of View Overview Mini-Unit that will...
