by Kristin | Jul 4, 2023 | Reading Comprehension, Short Stories, Teaching the Standards
Short stories are a typical go-to for English and Reading Teachers alike during Halloween time! We want our students to engage with what they are reading. And what better method of doing so than to spend that time in a bit of spookiness and suspense! That’s...
by Kristin | Jun 27, 2023 | Reading Comprehension, Short Stories, Teaching the Standards
Do you remember the first time you read or taught short stories with twist endings? You know, the ones that made you re-think everything you’d just read. She did what with the frozen leg of lamb? The necklace was really worth how little? How could that town do that...
by Kristin | Jun 20, 2023 | Reading Comprehension, Teaching the Standards
English teachers love a good work of fiction; we find many ways to include such works in our classrooms. Where we might need a bit more guidance or support is with the inclusion of more nonfiction literature in our lessons. With nonfiction, students can use many of...
by Kristin | Jun 13, 2023 | Teaching the Standards, Reading Comprehension, Writing
Do you find that your students focus a great deal on reading comprehension but struggle to complete literature analysis with the same text? The question “What Is Literature Analysis?” seems easy, but it is hard to teach! Reading between the lines, digging...
by Kristin | May 23, 2023 | Reading Comprehension, Short Stories, Teaching the Standards
Creating effective, standards-based response questions for reading takes a BUNCH of time! However, they are SUPER necessary for helping your students prepare for reading-based standardized tests. It is really tough to go through test prep season without go-to response...
by Kristin | May 16, 2023 | Writing, Rhetorical Analysis, Teaching the Standards
Students either love or hate writing. Those who love it usually are the ones who enjoy reading as well. They might spend their time journaling, composing poetry, or writing short stories. These students not only enjoy the process; they embrace it with every part of...
