How to Plan and Organize Literature Circles (Making Your Book Clubs AMAZING!)
If you are one of the many upper elementary teachers who incorporate some type of book clubs or literature circles
Teaching with “I Survived” Books: Encouraging Reluctant Readers
Why I love “I Survived” books There are so many reasons why using the “I Survived” series is such a
6 Amazing Back-to-School Reading Lessons and Activities
At the beginning of the school year, teachers need to establish so many routines and procedures. When it comes to
Getting Students to Engage with Read Alouds
Selecting amazing read alouds can be a fun yet daunting task. There are so many top-notch books…and it’s sometimes hard
10 Ways to Create a Culture for Reading
Developing a love of reading seems to come naturally for some students, but for some–it takes a loving teacher to
Writing Historical Fiction Diaries
Why historical fiction? One of my favorite units is historical fiction–and it quickly becomes a favorite of my students–as we
Quick Writing Assessments to Guide Instruction
More often than not, writing assessment is something we dread Whether it’s self-imposed restrictions or in-depth rubrics and checklists that
Writing Summaries: A Gradual Release Lesson
Are you a fan of the “Gradual Release of Responsibility (GRR)” model? Our district works this “I do it, we
Stellaluna: Combining Fiction and Informational Texts
One thing is for certain–teachers do not have enough time to teach every standard, especially the way we truly want
Opinion Writing Flipbook: Using a Graphic Organizer
Opinion writing can be a really fun way for students to express themselves. Learning how to state a claim, or
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