As we reach the downward spiral into the end of the year, the STAAR Reading test is approaching quickly. It is imperative to make sure your 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students know what STAAR reading strategies they will use on the test. This year students and teachers have adjusted
Teaching the traditional literature genre can be tough because students and teachers aren’t as familiar with it as other genres such as fiction or nonfiction. Traditional literature stories are classic tales passed down through years of storytelling. Texas teachers have to teach the skill to their 3rd-5th grade students. The
Whether you are teaching in a distance learning or in a social distancing classroom (or BOTH), reviewing for the STAAR Writing test in your virtual and social distancing classroom is going to be more difficult than usual. This school year has been unprecedented. Teachers have overcome the challenge of teaching
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
The 2020 school year is going to be different for sure. Many school districts have already decided to begin the school year virtually. Many teachers are searching for distance learning teaching tips. I’m definitely not an expert on distance learning, but I have been brainstorming ideas on how to start
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
Activities for the distance learning or social distancing classroom! The first day of school is always a whirlwind of rules, organizing, procedures, and most importantly getting to know each other. It’s important to plan a variety of icebreakers for the first day of school. In fact, the icebreakers should
The first day of fourth grade (or any other grade for that matter) can be scary and overwhelming for both students and teachers! But, having a plan can help your day run smoothly. I still remember my first year of teaching! I started in Pre-K, and I had planned with
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,
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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