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ways to practice revise and edit questions

Ways to Practice Revise and Edit Questions

Revise and edit questions do not come naturally to your 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade students. STAAR stemmed revise and edit questions can be tricky because of their wording. However, using proven ways to practice revise and edit questions will help your students become experts in no time! Before introducing

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staar writing resources

STAAR Writing Resources Round Up

Have you ever struggled with picking resources to review for the fourth grade STAAR Writing Test?  There are hundreds of choices, but these questions pop into your mind every time you look:  *Which resources are the best to use with my students? *How do I use these particular resources  in

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traditional literature

5 Tips for Teaching Traditional Literature

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

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First Day of Fourth Grade

First Day of Fourth Grade

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

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