
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

I am always looking for ways to keep reading interesting and exciting for students while still working on comprehension skills

As we all finish up our winter breaks, it’s time to face the harsh reality that not only do we

Let’s talk mentor texts, Science of Reading, and Fish in a Tree today! I don’t know about you, but one

As you know, the purpose of a graphic organizer is to help students (or adults!) make sense of information and

I wanted to share today about a twenty-minute lesson I did that was super effective–and reviewed two key writing skills

I often hear teachers stressing out about how they can get everything they need ready for all their book groups,

Every year I try to break us out of our long Wisconsin winters by taking an hour or so of

One group of students who I think we often ignore is those students who are solid readers, are compliant–but aren’t

Fourth grade reading is tough. Many students have “unlocked” the key to reading…they can read most of the words and

Teaching narrative writing is one of my favorite things! Teaching writing is a challenge–but when students get engaged and can