Category: Elementary Reading

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5 Tips for Teachers to Have a Productive Summer

I know teachers don’t want to do anything in the summer!  Summer is the time for teachers to relax and recharge for a new school year.  I totally agree!  But, in order for you to get control over the beginning of the year’s chaos, you must do a few productive

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5 Tips for Teaching Argumentative Text

Argumentative text can be a tough genre to teach because students and teachers aren’t very familiar with it. Keep reading for 5 tips for teaching argumentative text to your upper elementary students.   In argumentative text the author is trying to persuade the reader to believe a certain opinion.  The new

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9 Fourth Grade Read Alouds

Are you looking for unique read alouds from a variety of genres for your 4th graders?  This list is for YOU! I love reading to my 4th graders and have read many books with them over the years.  These are my top picks for 4th grade read alouds: 1. Tales

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Upper Elementary Read Alouds

The benefits of reading aloud in your upper elementary classroom are endless! Busy, busy, busy!  The days fly by in a 3rd-5th grade classroom!  Many teachers don’t have time to fit in read alouds!  However, the benefits of reading aloud to your upper elementary students are incredible.  You MUST fit

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My 4th Grade Classroom Set-Up

Starting the year off right! Walking into a hot, empty classroom in August can be scary and overwhelming as you think about your fourth grade classroom set-up!  Many questions run through your head. How should I set up my room? What is my theme?  Should I use desks or tables?

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