How to Host a Book Tasting
By mid-elementary school, students generally have an idea of the kinds of books they like to read. That said, we can certainly expose them to different genres, authors, and titles….
Category: Reading
10 Ways to Promote Reading in Your Classroom or School
I’m a huge believer in building a school-wide reading community. Today, I want to share ten simple ways to support reading in the classroom and across the school. I hope…
Teaching Headings and Subheadings
Teaching students to use headings and subheadings when they read informational text is easy with these hands-on activities! Perfect for your nonfiction unit!
7 Ways to Teach Word Analysis Every Day
One of my favorite fourth grade language arts units to teach is word analysis. Why? Because word analysis skills help kids become stronger independent readers. I love showing students that…
Teaching Narrative Nonfiction
I remember when I first saw the term “narrative nonfiction” in my state’s reading standards and honestly, I didn’t know what it meant! If you’re new to teaching a narrative…
Teaching Topic vs. Main Idea
Do you cringe when you start planning your nonfiction reading unit because you dread teaching topic vs. main idea? You aren’t alone! The nonfiction unit is actually one of my…
