Unlocking Student Writing Success: The Power of Explicit Writing Instruction
As upper elementary teachers, our goal is to create strong writers. However, the lack of Explicit Writing Instruction has caused students in the US to
As upper elementary teachers, our goal is to create strong writers. However, the lack of Explicit Writing Instruction has caused students in the US to
A Weekly Vocabulary Lesson Plan to BOOST Skilled Reading and Comprehension Here’s what you can expect to learn from this article: The current state of
Writing instruction at the elementary level needs an overhaul. The last time the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) measured 8th-grade students’ writing proficiency in
Each school year, it seems like more and more gets added to my school day, but the time I have to teach stays the same.
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Teaching small group lessons is essential in upper elementary! We know that within every 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade classroom, you’ll find a wide range
With the ever-changing landscape of the upper elementary in-person (and virtual) classroom over the past few years, reading centers are more important than ever! After
If you’re anything like me, you love all the tips, tricks, and deals to make your life easier! As a teacher and a mom, I
Life without a Reading Pacing Guide was hectic. Lesson planning for reading took me so much longer than any other subject. You might be thinking that
Reading Conferences are an excellent way to build literary-based relationships with your students. No matter where students are on their learning journey, you can meet
It seems like every reading curriculum I’ve used over the years never has enough “meat” to the poetry unit. Some curriculums didn’t even include poetry
There’s a reason why graphic organizers are popular from elementary school through college! These simple but powerful sheets of paper allow students to actively participate
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