Category: Grammar

fitting grammar in your ela block

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. 

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revise and edit strategies

Revise and Edit Strategies

Fourth grade teachers around the state of Texas are rejoicing because the STAAR Writing Test is NO MORE!  Although, we can’t completely forget about all elements of that test.  Now, revise and edit strategies will need to be used by 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. The 2022 STAAR Reading

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how to teach a virtual grammar lesson

How to Teach a Virtual Grammar Lesson

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

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beginning of the year writing lesson plans

Beginning of the Year Writing Lesson Plans

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

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interactive writing notebook

The Pros of Using a Writing Interactive Notebook

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,

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Plan a STAAR Writing Boot Camp Like a Pro

It’s the final countdown to the STAAR Writing Test, and it is up to YOU to make sure your fourth graders are ready for the STAAR Writing Test.   A lot of teachers like to plan a STAAR Writing Boot Camp with a fun theme that keeps the kids engaged.  The

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fourth-grade-grammar-games

Grammar Games for Fourth Grade

Grammar skills are important for your 4th graders to know and understand.  It is easy to give a worksheet, take a grade, and move on to the next skill.  But, are your students truly learning this way?   Incorporating grammar games in your fourth grade class will help students learn and

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