English Language Arts

How to Teach Genres of Writing to Upper Elementary Students

September 3, 2023

Wondering how to teach genres of writing to upper elementary students? Start with the nuances of narrative, informative, and argumentative. Work on common strategies as you go. Finally, introduce specialized…

How to Organize Your Fourth Grade ELA Block from Scratch

August 27, 2023

Brenda Kovich

English Language Arts

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How can you organize your fourth grade ELA block? For the best results, sit down with a year-long planning grid. Then consider standards, skills, and complexity. Finally, arrange engaging activities…

Teaching Research Skills to Elementary Students

August 20, 2023

Brenda Kovich

English Language Arts, Research, Writing

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Teaching research skills to elementary students takes the entire year. Start with short, teacher-generated activities. Continue with guided subject-area projects. Finally, your students will be ready for independent research. (more…)

Teaching Informational Text for Third, Fourth & Fifth Graders

August 13, 2023

Brenda Kovich

English Language Arts, Informational Text

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Teaching informational text to third, fourth, or fifth graders? Surprisingly, you can use your science or social studies book for most skills. Read on for ideas to get started. Estimated…

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Teaching Genres of Fiction and Nonfiction Effectively

July 23, 2023

Brenda Kovich

English Language Arts, Genre Studies

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Teaching genres of fiction and nonfiction? Take a deep dive into purpose and elements. Then read and write! When fourth and fifth grade students study nuances of literature and informational…

Descriptive Text Structure – How to Teach Nonfiction

May 14, 2023

Brenda Kovich

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Text Structure

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Descriptive text structure describes parts or details in logical order. Although this format is easy to write, it’s probably the most difficult to identify. Unlike other types, transition terms don’t…

Compare and Contrast Text Structure – How to Identify It

May 7, 2023

Brenda Kovich

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Text Structure

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Compare and contrast text structure explores similarities and differences of two or more things. Let’s take a look at how to teach kids to identify and write in this format.…

Problem and Solution Text Structure – How to Teach It

April 30, 2023

Brenda Kovich

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Text Structure

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Problem and solution text structure explains difficult situations and resolutions. Let’s take a look at how to teach kids to identify and write in this format. In addition to the…

Cause and Effect Text Structure – How to Explain It

April 23, 2023

Brenda Kovich

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Text Structure

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Cause and effect text structure explores relationships between events and what caused them. Let’s take a look at how to teach kids to identify and write in this format. In…

Sequence Text Structure – Teaching Chronology

April 16, 2023

Brenda Kovich

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Text Structure

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Sequence text structure puts events in time order. Wondering how to teach kids to identify a chronology, as well as to write with this format? In addition to the arrangement…

English Language Arts

How to Teach Genres of Writing to Upper Elementary Students

How to Organize Your Fourth Grade ELA Block from Scratch

Teaching Research Skills to Elementary Students

Teaching Informational Text for Third, Fourth & Fifth Graders

Teaching Genres of Fiction and Nonfiction Effectively

Descriptive Text Structure – How to Teach Nonfiction

Compare and Contrast Text Structure – How to Identify It

Problem and Solution Text Structure – How to Teach It

Cause and Effect Text Structure – How to Explain It

Sequence Text Structure – Teaching Chronology

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