Effective Strategies for Supporting Struggling Readers
When it comes to supporting struggling readers in upper elementary school, it’s essential to employ targeted strategies that address their specific needs. In this blog
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How to Integrate SEL Into Your Literacy Block
Incorporating Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is important, but can be challenging. Here’s an easy way to bring it into your literacy block!
Reading Level Groups vs. Strategy Groups
Do you group students by reading level or by strategy? Teachers are making the switch to “strategy groups” to better meet student needs.
Boost Accountability During Independent Reading
Try this simple strategy (and free template) to boost student accountability during independent reading time.
Designing a Quality Anchor Chart
Starting my career out working for Los Angeles Unified School District, I was placed in a school that had predominantly English Language Learners. My particular
Three Things You Need to Do Before Teaching a New Unit
Jumping into a new unit is fun and exciting for both you and your students. Follow these three tips to make the most of your
4 Easy Ways to Simplify Your Close Reading Lessons
After a few years of using close readings with my students, I’ve finally gotten to what I believe to be the optimal way to use
How to Teach Students to Set Data-Based Learning Goals
Teach students to use their own data. This is one of the best ways to teach your students how to take ownership of their learning
Growth Mindset Mentor Texts + Writing Prompts
Growth mindset is one of the most important values we can instill in our students. Growth mindset teaches that no matter what, we are capable
Point of View Mentor Texts + Writing Prompts
How do you teach point of view to your students? It’s one of the most important concepts we can teach because it helps our kiddos
Inclusivity Mentor Texts + Writing Prompts
It’s not easy being a kid! Helping our students develop a positive self-image is one of the most important roles we can play as teachers.
Different Ways to Use Mentor Texts in the Classroom
The goal of using mentor texts in the classroom is quite simple: students learn by example, so in order to learn awesome writing skills, kids
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