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By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 10, 2024 We’re launching an exciting brand-new series centered around Interactive Read Alouds, and this post marks its debut. Our main focus today is to delve into a pivotal question: What are Interactive Read Alouds? Looking for no prep-resources to introduce Interactive Read Alouds in your classroom? Click on the button below…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Nov 21, 2023 Enhancing Upper Elementary ELA: Harnessing the Power of Christmas Reading Passages The upper elementary grades often present teachers with the challenge of catering to students of varying skill levels. Keeping this diverse group engaged can be equally rewarding and demanding. As the holiday season approaches, here’s a strategy to not…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Sept 28, 2023 How to keep students accountable during a read aloud As teachers, we know that one of the best ways to build relationships with our students is to read aloud to them. Not only does this provide opportunities to model fluency and expression, but it also allows us to share books…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Nov 30, 2023 When you think of reading aloud, you might picture a teacher in a primary school classroom reading a picture book to a group of wide-eyed kindergarteners. However, reading aloud can be beneficial for students of all ages, including middle schoolers. In fact, there are many benefits of reading aloud to…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated March 15, 2024 Inferring is a super fundamental reading comprehension strategy. It is important because it helps students comprehend text at higher levels. While reading, students learn to pull key information from text. Next, they combine it with their own knowledge and experience. Finally, they form conclusions to help them fully understand what…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 11, 2024 Good readers naturally make predictions while reading, without evening realizing it. When a student grabs a book from your classroom library, they make a quick prediction about what the book is going to be about based on the title and cover. After they get few chapters in, they start to…