What comes to mind when you think about the skills necessary for students to be successful readers? Chances are, you thought of phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, and comprehension. And you would be right—these are all essential skills for students to master. But one comprehension skill is often ... READ the POST
Teaching Theme in Reading: 3 Tips for 3rd Grade
Teaching theme in reading is such a tricky skill in 3rd grade. It's one of those reading concepts that is confusing for them. Initially, they may think they are looking for the main idea - which of course it is not. But what is it? How do you explain what theme means? Here are 3 tips and strategies ... READ the POST
How to Find the Theme of the Story – 4th Grade
By Rissa Hanneken Updated September 22, 2023 Teaching theme begins in 3rd grade when students focus more on the story's central message or lesson. It's a great place to start, but 4th graders must do much more. They must learn how to find the theme in a story, drama, or poem and write a summary ... READ the POST
