5 Foolproof Ways to Get Elementary Students to Form Opinions in Writing
Opinion writing can be a struggle when students don’t even…
Pre-K Sentence Builders: Namers, Actions, and Big Wins!
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Active Reading, Dynamic Conversations, and Powerful Writing Strategies
Middle schoolers don’t often come to class eager to discuss…
Shared Writing: Bringing the Magic of Collaboration Back to the Classroom
Shared writing is a fantastic, collaborative approach that brings students…
Empowering Your Students Through Summarizing: A Lesson with “Thank You, Ma’am”
Hello, dedicated educators! Today, we’ll walk through a practical lesson…
Lesson Plan: A Close Read of The Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin
A lesson plan outline to teach close reading of The…
Transforming Reading Comprehension with Annotation Cue Cards: A Step-by-Step Guide for Teachers
Ever had your students annotate a text only to get…
A Close Reading Lesson for Stronger Reading Comprehension
Starting the school year with a focus on kindness and…
Unlocking the Power of Connectives: Practical Tips for Upper Elementary and Middle School Classrooms
As students advance through upper elementary and middle school, they…