Best Novels in Verse for Elementary Students
If you don’t have any novels in verse in your classroom library, run, don’t walk, to grab some! A novel in verse is a story that’s told in poetry instead…
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Reading SOL Practice Passages for 4th Grade
I know how hard it can be to find reading SOL passages for instruction and test prep. As a fourth grade teacher, I spent hours writing texts and questions to…
Teaching Word Reference Materials in Upper Elementary
Word reference materials are something that a lot of elementary students struggle with each year. I think many of us don’t have a thesaurus or dictionary at home, and teaching…
Teaching Fact and Opinion in Upper Elementary
Identifying facts and opinions is not a new skill for 4th and 5th graders, but it can still stump them! With all the fake news out there, it’s especially important…
Fun Activities to Review Reading Genres
I don’t know about you, but my reading tastes change all the time. Sometimes I go on a fantasy binge and other times I stick to historical fiction. I love…
Engaging Homophones Activities for 4th Grade
If homophones are tricky for your students, you aren’t alone! Identifying the write right homophone is important not just for writing, but for oral and reading comprehension, too. Like many…