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“Just use context clues!” 🙃 We say it all the tim “Just use context clues!” 🙃

We say it all the time. But for a lot of our upper elementary kids, that phrase means absolutely nothing.

Strong readers figure out new words without even thinking about it. Struggling readers? They skip right over the word, or guess and keep going. Nobody ever showed them how to find the clue.

That’s why context clues need to be taught on purpose, not just mentioned in passing. 👇

✏️ Name the clue types. Definition, synonym, antonym, example, inference. Once kids know what they’re looking for, they start finding it.

✏️ Model your thinking out loud. Show them exactly what you do when you hit a word you don’t know.

✏️ Practice in short bursts. A few minutes a day beats one big unit they forget by spring.

And here’s the big one: by 4th and 5th grade, the texts get harder and the vocabulary gets heavier. Kids can’t look up every word. Context clues are how they keep going on their own, and it shows up everywhere: science, social studies, and yes, on the test.

So the next time you say “use context clues,” make sure they actually know how. 💛

Save this for your next vocab lesson and share it with your grade-level team!

Comment with READRESPOND and I’ll send you a link to this resource. 

#upperelementary #contextclues #teachingreading #4thgradeteacher #5thgradeteacher 3rdgradeteacher
Trust me…documenting all communication with parent Trust me…documenting all communication with parents is important. It’s like throwing an AirTag in your luggage when flying. It doesn’t really matter until you need it. 😵‍💫

I love keeping a simple log on my desk. It’s easy to access and I can quickly write down the details in seconds. Easy Peasy! 🍋

Comment below with MYPLANNER to get everything you need to set up your very best teacher planner.#teacherplanner #teacherlife
A few minutes of reflection can make tomorrow feel A few minutes of reflection can make tomorrow feel a little more manageable.   

Daily reflection pages can be added to your custom Life Planner to give you a place to pause, reset, and plan for the next day.   

Comment PLANLINK to create a planner that keeps you centered.    

#planner #reflection  
Teaching 9 to 5, what a way to make a living. 🍎✨☕  Teaching 9 to 5, what a way to make a living. 🍎✨☕  

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Math skills don’t always stick just because studen Math skills don’t always stick just because students learned them once.  

That’s why I like giving students a little bit of review every day.  

Daily spiral review keeps previously taught skills in the mix, gives students regular practice, and helps make review feel like part of the routine instead of a last-minute scramble before a test.  

Comment SPIRAL3 to check out my Math Spiral Review!  

   

#teachers #math #spiralreview #mathteacher
Take a sip and relax, knowing that your students a Take a sip and relax, knowing that your students all 8 types of figurative language in a fun and engaging way. 

We’ll take care of the planning. 

Comment FIGURATIVELANGUAGE to get the unit and more free time back. 

 

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Inquiry circles let your students dig into Social Inquiry circles let your students dig into Social Studies or Science while also covering reading standards. 

Comment INQUIRY to get my full guide to inquiry circles. 

 

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Want to try spiral reading review before committin Want to try spiral reading review before committing to the full year?  

Grab this FREE 4th grade sample!  

📚 Daily reading comprehension practice  
✏️ Meaningful reading review  
⏰ Easy to add to your daily routine  

Perfect for morning work, homework, or daily reading practice.  

Comment READ4 to try it for free!  

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