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The “Netflix Binge” Strategy for Reading Comprehension
Struggle with student reading stamina? Learn how to use the “Netflix Binge” strategy to hook your classroom with serialized narratives and turn reluctant readers into…
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New Task Cards for 2026: How to Teach Making Inferences (TEKS 3.6F)
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Using Text-Dependent Questions to Foster Deeper Understanding
Text-dependent questions are a powerful tool in the classroom, requiring students to return to the text to support their answers. This process of rereading fosters…
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Crafting Text-Dependent Questions: A Step-by-Step Guide for Reading Teachers
Learn how to create effective text-dependent questions that foster deep understanding and critical thinking in your students. This guide provides step-by-step instructions and practical examples…
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New Research, DRTA: A Boost for Third-Grade Reading Comprehension
Reading comprehension, a cornerstone of academic success, often poses challenges for young learners. While traditional teaching methods have their place, educators are continually seeking innovative…
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Unlock the Power of Questions: Questioning Strategies for Reading Comprehension
Imagine a classroom where books aren’t just pages to be flipped, but doorways to adventure and discovery. Where students don’t passively consume information, but actively…
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Beyond “What’s the Answer?”: How Questioning Sparks Student Critical Thinking
Critical thinking isn’t just about finding the right answer – it’s about digging deeper, analyzing, and building upon information. So, how can teachers encourage this…
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Kid Entrepreneurs, Wrigley, and Bats!
If you’ve enjoyed any of our main idea task cards, you’re going to love main ideas task cards 7, which includes these topics: Kid Entrepreneurs…
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Scores Vs. Reality, Teaching Dilemma
What do you do? You know the reality of how much your students have grown. But the scores don’t show it! Now someone’s on your…
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Toxicity and What to do About It?
Toxic school cultures undermine improvement and kill motivation to learn (for students, staff, and leadership teams). You may have experienced a toxic school culture first-hand…
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Effective Transitions, Classroom Management
Effective transitions are critical for effective classroom management, successful learners, and happy teachers. Time loss, and attention loss, during transitions can be a major factors…
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Protected: Biography vs. Autobiography
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Tips for Guided Reading Success
by Bec West (Guest Author) 6 Tips for Guided Reading Success What makes guided reading an effective learning approach for young readers and upper elementary students?…
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Thanksgiving for Teachers
Thankful for Teachers With Thanksgiving around the corner, I want to take a moment and reflect on you – teacher. I’m thankful for teachers because…
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The Ultimate Classroom Management Checklist for Back to School
This back-to-school classroom management checklist is designed to help you remember all the caveats of your classroom management! Especially, if you’ve enjoyed your summer break…
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Research Review for Word Study
A quick research review for word study can answer very important questions about literacy curriculum and instruction in our schools. What does the research say…
