A Bio Poem Students enjoy writing about their hobbies and interests. A bio poem is a short poem for students to express their likes and feelings. Bio poems are great all about me activities for the beginning of the school year. There are many patterns that can be used to write a bio poem. I… Continue reading All About Me Activities: Fostering Self Expression and Connection
A suffix is one or more letters that are found at the end of a word. In the word, "cautious" the root word is caution and the suffix is ious. Cautious means full of caution. Recognizing the root word and suffix will help improve students understanding. Suffix worksheets can give students extra practice and improve… Continue reading Suffix Success: Engaging Worksheets to Boost Vocabulary Skills
Reading strategies support comprehension in reading. They help scaffold the students' thinking, reading, note-taking skills, and writing. Reading Fiction Fictional text is organized through the story structure. It is useful for students to describe the character by taking notes. To analyze the character, I use a web diagram and also a three column chart to… Continue reading Practical Reading Strategies for Better Understanding
Literary graphic organizers can help guide the students' thinking as well as improve their sense of story. Literary elements are the components of stories that children have exposure to at a young age. What are literary elements? Literary elements are the foundation of a story. Setting, character, plot, mood, and theme are examples. Setting is… Continue reading Literary Elements Graphic Organizers Unlock Stories
Literature Circles are a great way to have student led discussions. What is a literature circle? It is a small group of students that read and discuss a piece of literature. Literature circles have clearly outlined roles for each student in the group to contribute. Students get a sense of responsibility, accountability, and cooperation. How… Continue reading Transforming Reading Groups: The Magic of Literature Circles
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