Integrating science and literacy, especially during guided reading, can save you time as a teacher. It can also be a great way to engage students and help them make connections between different
reading strategies
8 Nonfiction Text Structure Activities That Actually Work
Teaching nonfiction text structure is part of every reading curriculum. It is also one of those skills students never pick up on their own. They need practice, and they need it across many different
Independent Reading Activities That Actually Work
Reading workshop and independent reading time are an important part of the reading block.
I have never been the type to do things for the sake of doing them. Not just with teaching, but with
4 Steps for Teaching Figurative Language
Figurative language is one of my favorite topics to teach! It's one of those units that pushes students to dive deep and use their analytical thinking skills. While I may love teaching this topic, I
Guided Reading: Reading Strategy Groups
Reading strategy groups are a highly effective way of grouping your students during Guided Reading. Instead of grouping students by ability, you are simply grouping students based on the strategy
5 Ways to Increase Reading Comprehension
Reading comprehension is a phrase you think about daily in the classroom. It may seem like you are stuck doing the same thing repeatedly. Your students read a text and answer questions to check their