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Teaching Author’s Purpose in the Intermediate Grades
Now that we understand the importance of teaching author’s purpose, let’s look at a few strategies to implement in the
Thinking Like an Author: The Importance of Author’s Purpose
If you are like me, author’s purpose is probably one of your favorite reading skills to teach. I mean there
Teaching the Characteristics of Fiction Text
Helping students understand the difference between fiction and nonfiction is essential when teaching reading. When I taught third and fourth
Parent-Teacher Conferences: A Guide for Interventionists
Ah, parent-teacher conferences! They can be a rollercoaster ride for any educator, but for interventionists, these meetings take on an
Effective School-to-Home Communication: Utilizing Intervention Snapshots for Conferences
When it comes to supporting children in their education, consistent communication between schools and families is key. As an interventionist,
5 Tips to Improve Students’ Letter Writing Skills
Introduction In my last blog post, we zoomed in on one of the four components of learning letters, and I
5 Strategies to Improve Students’ Letter Sound Knowledge
Introduction In my last blog post, we zoomed in on one of the four components of learning letters, and I
Four Effective Strategies for Teaching Letter Names
In my last blog post, we looked at one of the four components of learning letters, and I shared some
Unlocking the Power of Letter Recognition: Improving Letter Recognition Skills for Students
Introduction In my last post, I talked about the four components of learning letters. Today, let’s dive into letter recognition
Mastering Letter Recognition: Four Components for Teaching Letters in Preschool and Kindergarten
In addition to developing phonemic awareness skills, letter recognition is essential in helping students build a solid foundation for learning