Wondering how to get the best demonstration speeches from your students? Start with clear expectations. Provide support while planning and preparing. Communicate with parents. Then you’ll be all set! You’ll…
Try a fantasy genre study in your upper elementary classroom! Start by reading classic stories. Then ask kids to imagine fantastic characters, settings, and plots of their own. Follow my…
Teaching science fiction? Kick off your genre study with kid-friendly reading passages. Explore futuristic and realistic elements. Then ask kids to write their own sci-fi stories. You’ll love the results!…
Teaching humorous fiction? Launch your genre study with short, age-appropriate reading passages. Analyze and discuss characters, settings, dialogue, language, and plot. Then ask kids to write their own funny parodies.…
Inference practice activities like these will have your students reading like detectives in no time! Begin with guided practice. When you point out key terms, kids become more observant. Throughout…
Looking for an easy classroom crime scene investigation? This ready-to-use simulation includes the scenario, photos, suspects and their statements, and directions. All you need to do is set up the…
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 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 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…)