Students develop their writing skills immensely throughout their elementary years. There are a variety of strategies that teachers use to teach writing skills. Perhaps the most important is conducting writing conferences with your elementary students. WHY? Writing conferences give the teacher a chance to talk to each student about their
The 2020 school year is a different year for teachers and students. Therefore, teaching expository writing virtually is a new concept for most fourth grade teachers in Texas. Whether you are teaching in a distance learning or in a social distancing classroom (or BOTH), preparing your 4th graders for the
Teaching grammar is my jam! Although, this year will be different. Distance learning has thrown a curve in my usual teaching style. Therefore, I’ve compiled a list of ideas on how to teach a virtual grammar lesson. Attention Grabber Start your lesson off with a bang! Use a song, sound
Start the year off WRITE! August can be a crazy time of the year! Beginning of the year writing lesson plans may be the last thing on your mind. It’s so important to start the year with rules, procedures, building relationships, and creating a classroom community. Then what? It’s time
Do you use Interactive Writing Notebooks in your upper elementary classroom? If not, you should consider using this valuable resource. There are numerous reasons why an interactive notebook will change the way students learning in your classroom. Interactive Writing Notebooks can truly make a difference in your upper elementary class,
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
Are you a new 4th grade teacher? Perhaps, you have been teaching 4th grade for years, but stress over preparing your 4th graders for the 4th Grade STAAR Writing Test. You are not alone! Many teachers avoid teaching 4th grade in Texas because preparing your 4th graders for the STAAR
Do you struggle with teaching grammar in your fourth grade classroom? It can be tough because there are so many grammar skills and so little time. Keep reading to get your top 5 grammar questions answered: Where To Start? There are so many grammar skills to teach and never enough
To do Online or In Class Mother’s Day will be here before we know it. It’s important to help our students create something special for their mothers. Especially this year, 2020 has been a bit crazy. Mom’s really deserve a special gift from their kids. Here are 7 easy Mother’s
Do you struggle with teaching expository writing to your 4th grade students? If the answer is yes, then you are in the same boat as many other 4th grade teachers around the state of Texas! Teaching expository writing doesn’t have to be difficult though. Here are a few tips so
Grammar skills are necessary for revise and edit questions. This guide fits all the grammar TEKS into the first 6 weeks of school, so you can get introduce revise and edit questions by October.
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