Along with the first signs of spring comes the urgency to prepare your students for end of the year tests. With these five resources, you can help make sure your students gain the confidence they need … [Read more...] about Resource Round-Up: 5 Days of Freebies for ELA Test Prep
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Teaching Paired Passages? Read This First!
Why should I be teaching paired passages? Let's face it--paired passages are becoming the norm on standardized tests, so students need a chance to practice reading and responding to them. The SAT … [Read more...] about Teaching Paired Passages? Read This First!
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. … [Read more...] about Help! My Students Can’t Define Words Using Context Clues!