Christmas is a time for family, friends, and lots of reading! But finding Christmas reading comprehension activities at the right level for your fourth-grade students can be challenging. Most holiday-themed materials are either too easy or require too much preparation. They don't always focus on the ... READ the POST
How to Identify the Narrator’s Point of View
In my last post, Introducing Point of View in Narrative stories, I shared that I believe helping students learn more about characters and their point of view pulls them into stories and makes them want to read more. That has always been my goal in reading - helping students learn ... READ the POST
4th Grade I Can Statements: 3 Ways to Use Them in the Classroom
Are 4th Grade I Can Statements still necessary? I'll confess - I wasn't a huge fan initially. But - after using them for many years - I realize that I use them a lot! Here are the 3 most important ways I use them in my classroom: 1. Breaking Down the Standard with I Can ... READ the POST
