Tag: Reading

This mentor text is perfect for teaching about character change and theme in fictional reading. Students will also need to use the reading strategy of synthesizing and making connections.

MTM: The Table Where Rich People Sit

My mentor text this Mentor Text Monday is The Table Where Rich People Sit by Byrd Baylor. The Table Where Rich People Sit In

Reader's theater is an excellent way to help students develop fluency, comprehension, and other important reading skills. Read about how I used reader's theater during my reader's workshop.

Tried It Tuesday: Using Reader’s Theater

I’m linking up with Fourth Grade Flipper today for Tried It Tuesday! This exciting linky party occurs on the second “Twosday” of every month. This

Engage your students this Thanksgiving with these fun activities while practicing cause and effect! Grab a freebie too!

Gobble Up Some Thanksgiving Fun

I love Thanksgiving! It is the first major break since the start of the year, and the time after always rushes right up to the

Do you have students who struggle with reading fluency and decoding? Use these ideas and strategies for reading interventions to help your reader move up in reading levels!

Ideas for Reading Interventions

When I first started teaching third grade, I discovered a whole new world when it came to teaching reading and reading interventions. It was interesting,

Speaking and Listening are important common core reading skills that MUST be implemented in your reading lessons. The best way to do that is by using these FREE conversation cards!

Speaking & Listening Conversation Cards

We have several Common Core Standards that require students to practice their speaking and listening skills. If your students are like mine, they tend to