Helping 3rd graders understand the importance of story setting can be challenging. Often, they see it as just a background rather than a vital part of the narrative. In this post, we'll uncover strategies to help students see the deep connection between the setting and other story elements, making ... READ the POST
Identifying the Character’s Point of View
Understanding the point of view of a character in a story is an important skill that third-grade students need to master. Students can gain valuable insight into the themes and lessons of any given text by helping them understand how characters make decisions and why they act the way they do. In ... READ the POST
4 Tips to Help Students Improve Their Reading Responses
A significant part of reading comprehension is responding to the material. As teachers, it’s our job to ensure students understand what they’re reading and explain their thoughts in writing. This can be challenging for some students, especially if they lack the basic skills to form meaningful ... READ the POST
5 Ways to Help Your Students Respond to Reading
As a teacher, you know that one of the most important skills your students can learn is how to respond effectively to what they read. Whether they're reading a textbook, a work of fiction, or an article online, understanding and engaging with the material is crucial. Getting students to do this can ... READ the POST
Reading Round-Up: Make Reading Response a Daily Activity
Every teacher knows that one of the best ways to improve students' reading skills is to make reading response a daily activity. In fact, students should be writing to respond to text multiple times a day - but it can be hard to fit it into your already packed schedule. If you really want to increase ... READ the POST
The Best Way to Engage Students When Teaching Main Idea
Whew! Teaching the main idea in non-fiction text can be so hard! Most teachers I know have little tips and tricks to make it easier and more effective. After teaching for many years, I have my tricks too. Student engagement is everything in teaching, so that is where I put the extra effort. That ... READ the POST
