Category: STAAR Reading

staar reading online tips

STAAR Reading Online TIPS

Are your 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade students taking the STAAR reading test online this spring?  This is different for sure, but it is a great time to make the leap into online testing. 3rd AND 4th grade students haven’t ever taken a STAAR test, so testing online  is all

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staar reading review

How to Plan Your STAAR Reading Review

Plan Your STAAR reading review like a Rockstar! Whether you are a first-year teacher or a veteran teacher planning your STAAR Reading Review can be a challenge! This school year has been unprecedented.  Teachers have been faced with challenge of catching up their students after many had a year of

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staar reading strategies

5 Essential STAAR Reading Strategies

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

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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

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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