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

Spooky, Fun, and Educational: Halloween Candy Comparison Scavenger Hunts for 3rd-5th Graders
Each year as Halloween approaches, the excitement in the classroom seems to reach incredible heights. Students are eagerly looking forward

How To Create A Beautiful Anchor Chart To Teach Students To Identify Setting
If you’ve read my blog post about anchor charts, you know how important I think they are in the classroom.

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

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

The 4 Types of Text Connections: Enhancing Reading Comprehension
When reading, we often find ourselves captivated by the stories an author tells. But, have you ever wondered why some

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