by Kristin | Jul 23, 2025 | Reading Comprehension, Short Stories, Test Prep
I personally enjoy incorporating the classics of the last several centuries, as well as the myths and legends, also known as the folktale story genre, that have captivated people for thousands of years. Because of this perspective, I enjoy using folktale story...
by Kristin | Jun 11, 2025 | Reading Comprehension, Short Stories, Test Prep
Let’s be real. We all love a little suspense now and then. You know what I mean? When you watch a movie, you feel the tension rise, and even call out to the characters as they’re about to face their deaths? Like movies, short stories about horror captivate...
by Kristin | Feb 5, 2025 | Reading Comprehension, Test Prep
Too often, it is easy to bypass some basic concepts or standards in the secondary classroom. Answering the question What Does Central Idea Mean? might possibly seem like a major waste of class time because this question is practically asked and answered from day one...
by Kristin | Jan 29, 2025 | Poetry, Reading Comprehension, Test Prep
While I am a fan of classic poetry, when it comes to my own children, I like to spice up what I read with a mix of poems that rhyme or don’t! Now, I particularly love poems that rhyme, and so does my seven-year-old. The rhythm just makes the reading experience...
by Kristin | Jan 8, 2025 | Reading Comprehension, Short Stories, Test Prep
There are so many classic Jack London stories, but my favorite by far is his To Build a Fire short story. Don’t let the title fool you- the story does not revolve around the steps of building a fire. In fact, no fire is actually created in the story. The irony...
by Kristin | Dec 25, 2024 | Poetry, Reading Comprehension, Test Prep, Writing
When we get back to school after a two-week break, it can be practically impossible to start something big, whether that is a unit, a project, or a book study. Instead, you might want to begin the new year by gently guiding your students back into the swing of things....
