8 Reasons to Use Fish in a Tree as a Mentor Text
If you aren’t familiar with the book Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt, I am here to encourage
Responding to Literature: Thinking Deeply
One thing I have noticed about my students is that they LOVE to listen to me read aloud and are
Teaching Students About Planning Narrative Writing
During our historical fiction unit, our curriculum gives students the opportunity to do a unique type of narrative writing. They
Focused Instruction: Teaching Effective Writing Minilessons
Our world of teaching has changed over the last few years–from virtually teaching to the gap in instruction to seeing
Accountable Talk: Teaching Speaking and Listening
Do you explicitly teach speaking and listening in your classroom? Many of us are familiar with the term “accountable talk”
Distance Learning or Virtual Teaching or Whatever This New Mess Is
Distance Learning? Huh? So a few weeks ago, if you would have told me I would be teaching my students
Back to school ideas and more!
Starting to think about hunting for back to school ideas? I know there are tons of blog posts out there
Novel in a Day? A Collaborative Reading Comprehension Lesson
I am always looking for ways to keep reading interesting and exciting for students while still working on comprehension skills
Back to School: January Activities That Keep Learning Meaningful
As we all finish up our winter breaks, it’s time to face the harsh reality that not only do we
Fish in a Tree Mentor Text: Science of Reading in Upper Grades
Let’s talk mentor texts, Science of Reading, and Fish in a Tree today! I don’t know about you, but one
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