Comprehension

Learn more about helping your students understand and practice fiction and nonfiction reading comprehension.

As elementary reading teachers, we know how critical it is for students to understand the basic characteristics of fiction texts.

Teaching main idea and theme can challenge students, as these concepts are tricky to grasp. Honestly, adults sometimes struggle with

Helping students determine the main idea in nonfiction texts can feel like a daunting task, but with the right tools

It’s time for the final part of my ten-part series on the components of reading! In this series, I discuss

It’s time for part nine of my ten-part series on the components of reading! In this series, I discuss what

Each year as the holiday season approaches, excitement in the classroom seems to build daily. At the end of every

Each year as Halloween approaches, the excitement in the classroom seems to reach incredible heights. Students are eagerly looking forward

If you’ve read my blog post about anchor charts, you know how important I think they are in the classroom.

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, so it’s time to plan how you’ll incorporate this holiday into your

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, which means it’s time to start planning how you’ll incorporate this holiday

When reading, we often find ourselves captivated by the stories an author tells. But, have you ever wondered why some

Now that we understand the importance of teaching author’s purpose, let’s look at a few strategies to implement in the