Literacy
Teaching Point of View; An Overview for Grades 3–5
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 ...
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 ...
After 13+ years teaching high school English, I've concluded that ACT and SAT test-taking strategies are more successful when educators make...
In this article, you'll explore the benefits and rationale for teaching and reviewing vocabulary strategies as part of high-stakes test preparation!...
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...
Lets explore the importance of teaching informative/explanatory writing in the classroom. Students need to have the ability to clearly convey concepts...
Resolutions abound in the new year, and the beginning of a new semester can represent a clean slate, as well. A new year naturally lends itself to...
I love working with our district’s literacy coaches and reading specialists, and I have a special place in my heart for Ms. Long, the reading...
Although I have been working all summer long, the inevitable school year start date suddenly looms up before me, scary and overwhelming. To honor...
Hanging on the door in my classroom is a hand-written poster that I made over 10 years ago. It reads, “Reading Comprehension Strategies will help you →...
Students attend multiple classes every day and often don’t connect ideas or concepts from one class to another. By bringing students’ attention to...
In this article, we'll explore the benefits of building a school-wide community of writers and literacy action plan. With the strategies outlined in...
Homophone anchor charts are a great way to place the words in the classroom and provide a resource for students as they learn homophones.
If you read last week’s post, you know that your vocabulary instruction is most critical to your students’ success on high-stakes testing. Unfamiliar...
As you head back to the classroom, download eight resources that will assist you in teaching students the different writing formats! These posters and...
I am always really excited about learning and teaching vocabulary words, but my students aren’t always as exhilarated as I am. After seeing a poster in...
Last year I wrote a blog post about creating a classroom environment where students can be immersed in literacy experiences. One of the elements I...
There are many reasons to get to together with family and friends throughout the year. Whether you like to host people at your home or you like to...
Teaching both tenth and twelfth grade presents its rewards and challenges. It is rewarding because I get to see so much growth and maturity in twelfth...
I am a great admirer of eloquent speakers. I watch TED Talks in awe, closely examining the speaker’s wardrobe, hand motions, and movement across the...
Students love stories. Whether they are telling a story or they are listening to a story, students become engaged with the plot line and interested in...
It’s that time of year when the weeks are long, the days are colder (especially if you live where I live), and the students are in their school...
A top priority in reading for my primary grade-level readers is to be able to retell a story and state its most important details. The details that I...
I love sticky notes. If you were to look at my desk or at my planner or at my laptop lid, you would see sticky notes filled with information. A...
It’s back-to-school for teachers! I know that each year our school starts earlier, and each year I begin panicking about all the things I want to do in...
One of the most exciting parts of the school year occurs at the beginning with classroom setup. Whether you get to work with new materials or you have...
Commas are a common punctuation mark that can spice up any writing.Because there are so many different ways to use commas, students have countless...
Today I'm sharing 5th grade vocabulary worksheets and printables that will make the word building process more exciting for students! As you prepare...
Today I'm sharing 4th grade vocabulary worksheets and printables that will make the word building process more exciting for students! As you prepare...
Today I'm sharing 2nd grade vocabulary worksheets and printables that will make the word building process more exciting for students! As you prepare...
Students love to discuss what is better. I enjoy listening to their conversations throughout the school year because they usually offer an opportunity...
The papers are passed out, pencils are sharpened and fresh test booklets are positioned on students’ desks. It’s that time again: spring testing...
The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) require upper elementary grade students to have a clear understanding of literary elements and text structures.
I love a great library, whether it it’s my school library or my classroom library, and I have found that the best way to get students the books they...
When an English Language Arts standard focuses on developing and strengthening writing skills, students can also focus on grammar usage. One way to...
As an English teacher, I love punctuation jokes. A common joke follows: Let’s eat Grandma! Commas matter. Let’s eat, Grandma. Another favorite is the...
My school’s 4th and 5th grade students participate in book clubs each week. The signposts from Notice and Note: Strategies for Close Reading by Kylene...
I love when I pick up a professional book and it is so good that I just can put it down! When I am so inspired, I immediately grab my latest lesson...
School is back in session! At the beginning of the school year it’s easy to let yourself get overwhelmed with all the planning and prep. You’ve spent...
I remember when spell check first was included in Microsoft’s documents. “What a blessing,” I thought. “Use your resources,” I told my students as they...
I love word walls for the simple fact that they are amazing teaching tools. With them, both my students and I have a permanent reminder of vocabulary...
I will admit to being a high school English teacher with a word wall. Okay three word walls to be precise-one for each level of vocabulary I teach. I...
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