Word Analysis in the Upper Elementary Classroom
I always tell my students that a stronger vocabulary makes them better readers and better test takers! Think of all the vocabulary questions on standardized tests and college entrance exams….
Category: Reading
Why Daily Language Review Is the Best Reading SOL Test Prep
One of the biggest issues we face as teachers is finding the time to teach it all. It can be especially challenging in the spring as testing season approaches and…
Read-Aloud Books to Encourage Student Collaboration
Collaborative learning is a big part of my instruction, but it doesn’t always come easy for kids. Since learning how to work in a group and as a team is…
Poetry Comprehension for Upper Elementary
In the lower grades, my poetry lessons focused on having students read and write lots of different forms of poetry. When I moved up to fourth grade, the poetry unit…
Evaluating Media Messages to Teach Reading Analysis
More than anything, it’s important to stay relevant when it comes to teaching upper elementary readers. Your 4th and 5th graders are constantly bombarded by audio, visual, and written messages…
Halloween Reading Activities for 4th Grade
October is a great month of the school year. You’ve settled into some school routines, gotten to know your students… and then Halloween comes and the kids go nuts! Why…