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
5 Reasons to Use Mentor Texts With Big Kids
When I changed grade levels from second grade to 4th/5th, one of the things I really thought I would miss was all of my amazing
Using the RACE Strategy for Text Evidence
How to Teach Constructed Response Using the RACE Strategy Constructed response questions can be scary at first. Scary to teach and scary to write! Using the
How to Teach Central Message
Teaching kids to identify the central message is not an easy task. Most central messages are implied and it takes some inferencing to piece it
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
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
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
