Exploring Genres Before Writing
One of the first lessons that I do before introducing narrative writing is a simple investigation. I do this over 2-3 three days, depending on how speedy my class is! I like to do this [...]
Differentiating ELA Centers the EASY Way
I love differentiation. However, the word just makes me tired. It seems like differentiating requires LOTS of work on the teacher's part. But it really shouldn't' be that way, should it? Shouldn't the students [...]
Paired Reading Passages {FREEBIE}
I was recently talking to a friend of mine and she was mentioned that some of the district testing included paired reading passages. She said it was hard for her kiddos, which was very interesting [...]
Keeping Students Motivated Through the End of the Year
About this time of year, I always felt like that poor, little, scraggly owl. I counted the days. I was tired. So.very.tired. Unfortunately, so were the kids. So, it was MY job to keep them [...]