Close Reading Strategies: How to Help Students Take a Closer Look
Having students tackle challenging texts can feel like an overwhelming task, but close reading is the perfect way to get students to dive into texts…
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3 Mini-Lessons to Teach Character Traits
Teaching characters to students in upper elementary grades starts to get more complex than the character traits taught in primary grades. We not only think…
The Importance of Silent and Independent Reading
Every time our students pick up a book they pick up new vocabulary, build new connections, are introduced to new words, are presented with new…
Making Meaningful Connections while Reading
Making connections to text is so important to help students understand what they are reading. When students are actively engaged in their reading, they are…
Getting Started with Book Clubs
One of my favorite activities with students has always been book clubs. Book clubs are one of the most effective ways to engage students in…
The Importance of Interactive Read Aloud
Reading aloud to students has always been one of my favorite parts of the day. Connecting through books is so powerful. The read-aloud strategy is…
Reading Workshop: What is the Rest of the Class Doing?
With a reading workshop model, you have the chance to meet with small reading groups while the rest of your students remain focused and on…
How to Set Up Student Reader’s Notebooks
Organization is so important during reading workshop…for you and your students! While keeping your materials organized maybe a post for another day, keeping your students…
How to Make a Reading Workshop Schedule with Limited Time
After launching reading workshop and grouping your students, setting up a schedule is the next important step. Using a workshop model means that your reading…