Reading is one of my favorite things to teach, but it can be challenging! In this section, you’ll find tips and resources for key reading comprehension strategies, how to implement effective reading centers, and lots of mentor text ideas to enhance your reading instruction.
Latest Reading Posts from the Blog
A Weekly Vocabulary Lesson Plan to BOOST Skilled Reading and Comprehension
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
How to Support Your Reading Block with Resources from The Teacher Next Door
If you’re a loyal follower of The Teacher Next Door, you probably already know that we have a library of over 600 teaching resources to
How to Plan, Teach, and Extend Elementary Small Group Reading Lessons
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
How to Share Books Using Book Talks
If you’ve ever wondered how to share books using book talks, you’re in the right place! Book Talks are an effective way to get students
Ways to Add Accountability in the Reading Workshop Model
If you’re looking for ways to add accountability in the Reading Workshop model, you’re not alone. Besides mastering reading standards, one of the main goals
Teaching Mini-Lessons in a Limited Amount of Time
Mini-lessons are an important component of Reading Workshop, but teaching mini-lessons in a limited amount of time can be challenging! After all, the entire mini-lesson
How to Make Reading Lesson Plans EASIER with a Free Pacing Guide
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
How to Organize Reading Workshop’s Share Time
Out of all the components of Reading Workshop, Share Time often gets the least attention. It is after all only 5 – 10 minutes long.
The Best Way to Lead Reading Workshop’s Reading Conferences
One of the most challenging parts of the Reading Workshop model for most teachers is holding Reading Conferences. After all, leading a Reading Conference is
Making the Most of Reading Workshop’s Independent Reading Time
My very favorite part of Reading Workshop is the independent reading component! To me, spending time reading books and practicing skills we’ve been working on
Everything You Need to Know About Launching Reading Workshop
So, you’ve decided to launch reading workshop, but maybe you aren’t sure where to start exactly. I was in that same place when I started
The Ultimate Guide to Reading Workshop Mini-Lessons
If you’ve been teaching reading using a Reading Workshop model, you already know that the mini-lesson is a key component! This quick but oh-so-important part
