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FREE STAAR Reading Resources
As the STAAR Reading test approaches, providing your students with the best resources to succeed is important. To make your job a bit easier, here’s a list of fantastic free STAAR reading resources that can help your students not only prepare for the STAAR Reading test but also excel in
Step-by-Step Guide on Preparing Your Students for STAAR Reading
Ensuring your 3rd, 4th, or 5th graders are ready for the STAAR reading test can be overwhelming. Whether you are a new or veteran teacher a step-by-step guide on preparing your students for STAAR reading will make your life easier! There are tons of STAAR reading resources out there. It
Introducing Constructed Response Questions
The ECR (extended constructed response) is arguably the most difficult part of the STAAR Reading Test. Therefore, it is important to spend time introducing constructed response questions to your 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students early in the school year. Did you know that on the 2023 STAAR Reading test,
5 steps to Master Revise and Edit Questions on the STAAR Reading Test
The STAAR reading test has changed over the years for elementary students. Third grade, fourth grade, and fifth grade students will have to answer revise and edit questions on the STAAR Reading Test. Editing questions ask students to look at a sentence and correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, or capitalization in
How to Fit Grammar in Your ELA Block
Grammar is an essential skill that students must learn, but figuring out how to fit grammar into your ELA block can be a challenge. There are many parts of a good ELAR curriculum that must be accomplished during reading and language arts block: reading lessons, small groups handwriting, and writing.
Ways to Practice Revise and Edit Questions
Revise and edit questions do not come naturally to your 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade students. STAAR stemmed revise and edit questions can be tricky because of their wording. However, using proven ways to practice revise and edit questions will help your students become experts in no time! Before introducing
Tips for New 4th Grade Teachers
Whether you are a BRAND NEW teacher (welcome!) or new to the grade level, teaching fourth graders can seem overwhelming. However, the tips for new 4th grade teachers will help you feel more confident. Before School Starts Create Organizational Systems Think through your day, where will students put their backpacks,
Beginning of the Year Reading Activities
As the school year kicks off, it’s time to get our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders excited for a thrilling world of reading adventures! Let’s dive into a collection of engaging beginning of the year reading activities that will not only spark students’ imaginations but also set the stage for
STAAR Reading is Over . . . . End of the Year Reading Activities
When testing is over for the year . . . most teachers and students are ready to start their summer break. However, most school districts have 3 to 4 weeks left of school. That leads to many teachers searching for engaging end-of-the-year reading activities for their upper elementary students. Students
Teaching Reading Genres in Upper Elementary
Teaching reading genres in upper elementary doesn’t have to be boring. It can make students snooze if you just throw out the terms for them to memorize. It’s important to get them involved in each genre, so they make memories with the stories you’re reading. Teaching reading genres in your
