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By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 11, 2024 Through my last three posts on the Interactive Read Aloud, I hope I have inspired you to try them out in your classroom. In my previous posts, I talked about what Interactive Read Alouds are, key planning tips, and the benefits of introducing them in your classroom. Today I am…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 09, 2024 Today we are talking all about Interactive Read Aloud benefits. I have so much to share about this engaging reading strategy, as they are one of my all time favorite things to do in the classroom! In my first post, I talked all about what Interactive Read Alouds are. Today…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated May 10, 2024 Teaching students to identify the main idea and supporting details in a text is crucial for their development as readers and thinkers. This skill is central to their ability to process information accurately and critically analyze what they read. In this blog post, we’ll discuss what the main idea and…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 29, 2024 Understanding Main Idea Vs. Themes Understanding main idea vs. theme is very important for developing reading comprehension skills in upper elementary and middle school students. While these concepts may seem similar at first glance, they serve distinct roles in literary analysis. This post will break down what the main idea…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 12, 2024 Earth Day provides a perfect opportunity to engage students with our planet in fun and educational ways. For upper elementary students, activities that blend learning with hands-on experiences can be particularly impactful. Here’s a list of 22 Earth Day activities that combine outdoor adventures with classroom projects, ensuring that students…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 11, 2024 Teaching Context Clues in Upper Elementary Understanding new words is key for upper elementary students as they explore more complex texts and build their reading skills. Context clues offer students a way to figure out the meaning of new words right on the spot. Teaching students to use context clues…