by Kristin | May 1, 2021 | Teaching the Standards
Tone is one of those terms that seems so simple, but is so hard to teach! In Literature What Is Tone seems to be the question asked all of the time! Because all of our students come from different backgrounds with diverse experiences, teaching the concept of tone can...
by Kristin | Apr 24, 2021 | Teaching the Standards, Reading Comprehension
Teaching main idea is no easy feat. On the surface, it appears simple. You read a passage: a poem, short story, news article, etc. Then, you ask yourself? What is the main idea of a passage? For most of us, this task may seem effortless. You know the topic and basic...
by Kristin | Apr 17, 2021 | Teaching the Standards, Reading Comprehension
One of the capstones of most reading comprehension standards is to CITE TEXTUAL EVIDENCE! Every answer needs support! Unfortunately, most students struggle with citing evidence, especially when it comes to PARAPHRASING. They might know an answer because they...
by Kristin | Apr 11, 2021 | Teaching the Standards
One of the capstones of most reading comprehension standards is to HOW TO CITE TEXTUAL EVIDENCE! Every answer and/or claim needs support! Unfortunately, most students struggle with how to cite textual evidence. They might know an answer because they understand the...
by Kristin | Oct 1, 2020 | Teaching the Standards, Reading Comprehension, Test Prep
Creating Reading Comprehension High School Practice Worksheets takes tons of time and effort. They are not simple, nor are they easy, yet they are necessary! I don’t know about you, but it can seem overwhelming to constantly try to connect every activity with...
by Kristin | Sep 20, 2020 | Reading Comprehension, Rhetorical Analysis, Teaching the Standards
Teaching with movies can be fun, yet tricky in the classroom. Maybe it is the end of the year with testing finally completed after weeks and weeks of state exams. Or maybe you are two days from Winter Break, and YOU just need a break… Instead of starting...
