Myth Busted: Planning Engaging ELA Lessons Doesn’t Have to Take Hours
What if you could use one mentor text to teach reading, writing, grammar, and even science or social studies—all while saving time and engaging your
What if you could use one mentor text to teach reading, writing, grammar, and even science or social studies—all while saving time and engaging your
The second half of the school year offers a fresh start to simplify teaching routines, create cohesive lessons, and inspire your students. This post shares
This time of year, it can be difficult to keep students engaged and on task. Everyone is excited for the magic and gifts of the
One of the most common questions I hear from teachers is, “How can I help my students carry over what they learn during mentor sentence
We all know the importance of modeling great writing. Just as we use mentor texts for narrative or persuasive writing, we need to use mentor
Teaching students to write with figurative language, including similes, metaphors, and personification, will allow students to express complex ideas and emotions in creative ways. Using
Persuasive writing is arguably one of the toughest writing genres to teach. One of the most effective ways to teach this skill is through the
Vocabulary is undeniably a cornerstone of literacy, but the approach taken in order to teach vocabulary is the key. Research-based strategies emphasize the importance of
Although primary sources are most associated with teaching social studies, integrating them into language arts lessons will help students develop a deeper understanding of the
When the research behind the science of reading fundamentally changed the way teachers delivered their literacy instruction, teaching grammar was certainly not at the forefront
Text structure is the way authors organize expository information for a specific purpose. Aside from the fact that it’s a required reading standard, it’s important
A question I’m commonly asked by upper elementary teachers in regards to using mentor texts is just how to plan a schedule that can fit