Jul 14
Let’s face it—getting students to connect deeply with a text can sometimes feel like trying to get them to connect with their math homework on a Friday afternoon. But when they do make those connections? That’s when reading becomes real, personal, and powerful. In this post, I’m sharing three free lessons that help students make …
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Jun 03
Have you ever noticed how some students race through a story without stopping to think about what might happen next? Strong readers don’t simply move from page to page. They constantly predict outcomes. They notice clues, connect new information to what they already know, and adjust their thinking as the story unfolds. Prediction is much …
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May 06
Teaching students to draw conclusions can feel like handing them a secret decoder ring. Suddenly, they’re unraveling mysteries, decoding hidden messages, and piecing together the puzzle of meaning like literary detectives in training. This post shares a complete lesson plan to help upper elementary students connect clues, evaluate evidence, and draw logical conclusions from what …
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Mar 25
Helping students understand the difference between making inferences, drawing conclusions, and predicting outcomes can feel like untangling a ball of yarn, but it’s a skill worth mastering. This post shares a comprehensive lesson plan to help 4th-6th-grade students master the art of making inferences. The lesson includes essential questions, vocabulary, engaging activities, and resources to …
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Feb 26
If you’ve ever read a student’s paragraph and thought, “Okay, but what is this even about?” — you are not alone. Main idea is one of the most important comprehension skills students need… but also one of the trickiest for them to master. So, how do we get students to move past vague answers like …
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