Educational Articles For Educators
5 Effective ELA Test Prep Games that Make Review Fun
As an upper elementary and middle school ELA teacher, I hated using the standard test prep - give students a review question, then go over it. Rinse and repeat. It was so dry and boring - and it just wasn’t effective. The kids who most needed the review engaged with it the least!
Warning Signs Of Struggling Readers
As students with poor reading skills fall farther behind, they tend to avoid reading, which weakens their skills and compounds the problem.
Why You Should Use Book Reports
Students tend to feel a certain way about book reports. Either they really enjoy them - or they really don’t enjoy them. However, research shows that students who take the time to write about what they read become better readers.
3 Reasons to Use Nonfiction Texts When Teaching Reading
Discover the critical role of nonfiction texts in your classroom. Explore how they expand knowledge, save time, and deepen comprehension.
How Greek and Latin Roots Benefit Struggling Readers and ELLs
Break language barriers with Greek and Latin roots! Explore how teaching Greek and Latin roots can support ELLs and struggling readers in their literacy journey. From building bridges between languages to accelerating vocabulary growth, morphology instruction opens doors to reading success.
Unlocking the Power of Greek and Latin Roots: Boosting Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension
Discover the power of Greek and Latin roots to enhance vocabulary skills and boost reading comprehension. Explore the research-backed benefits of incorporating morphology instruction into your curriculum to empower students in understanding unfamiliar words and improving their overall literacy. Join us next week for a deeper dive into using morphology to support English Language Learners (ELLs) and struggling readers.