Teaching Aesop's Fables is the perfect way to introduce your students to theme. That's because these stories are high interest while also being accessible. The characters in the stories face … [Read more...] about Teaching Theme with Aesop’s Fables
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Making Dystopian Literature Relevant
Dystopian literature is a staple in most ELA classrooms. Here are some ideas for teaching it and making it more relevant: Watch National Geographic's documentary about North Korea on YouTube and … [Read more...] about Making Dystopian Literature Relevant
Five Reading Strategies for Any Content Area (with a Free Graphic Organizer)
No matter what you teach, at some point you will be a reading teacher. When students struggle in social studies or science, it is often because they are struggling with reading comprehension. This … [Read more...] about Five Reading Strategies for Any Content Area (with a Free Graphic Organizer)
I Experienced How it Feels to Have a Learning Disability…This is What it Was Like
I've worked with students who struggle with learning disabilities for many years. School was always relatively easy for me. That's why it can be hard to relate to the challenges my students face. … [Read more...] about I Experienced How it Feels to Have a Learning Disability…This is What it Was Like
Help! My Students Can’t Define Words Using Context Clues!
My middle school students struggle daily with the task of identifying unknown words. Students who don't spend a lot of free time reading are especially at risk for lacking vocabulary knowledge. There … [Read more...] about Help! My Students Can’t Define Words Using Context Clues!
