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Why American school segregation didn’t end with Brown v. Board of Education – Reading Partners

During a recent tutoring session, I read a book with my student called Same Same, But Different by Jenny Sue ...

Teaching Vocabulary Activities: Graphic Organizers & Practice Ideas for the Upper Elementary Classroom

Having a wide vocabulary is a huge part of what helps students to be successful in both reading comprehension and ...

Teaching Book Report Writing: Book Report Ideas and Formats (Grades 3-5)

Writing a response to literature, or a book report, is an essential part of connecting reading and writing for upper ...

Teaching Subject Pronouns to Newcomer ELs (+ Free ESL Grammar Worksheets and Activities)

Using subject pronouns is key to forming sentences and making the English language flow naturally.  This is why one of ...

Teaching Students to Analyze Character Traits and Characterization (3rd-5th Grade)

Analyzing character traits is a key fiction reading skill that is needed for successful comprehension. In most cases, authors do ...

The Perfect Self-Acceptance and Gratitude Writing Activity for St. Patrick’s Day

The Perfect Self-Acceptance and Gratitude Writing Activity for St. Patrick’s Day - MsJordanReads This website uses cookies to improve ...

Using Writing Graphic Organizers with Elementary Students (3rd to 5th Grade)

With so many types and formats of writing that we ask of students, it can be overwhelming for them to ...

What to Look for in ESL Grammar Worksheets and Activities for Newcomers and Beginning ELs

All too often, grammar worksheets for newcomer and beginner ELs are way too similar in format to grammar worksheets for ...

10 Picture Books to Teach Kindness and Compassion Throughout the Year

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Help Students Spread Kindness on Random Acts of Kindness Day

Help Students Spread Kindness on Random Acts of Kindness Day - MsJordanReads This website uses cookies to improve your ...

All About Me Book Templates (1st to 5th Grade)

An All About Me Book is such a great way to learn about your students personally and academically during the ...

Get Ready for a New School Year with This Back to School To-Do List

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How To Track Weekly Reading Fluency Goals with Fluency Bookmarks

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My Reading Toolbox: Tracking Reading Strategies Throughout the Year

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Read, Stop, Retell: An Effective Retelling Strategy to Support Reading Comprehension

Read, Stop, Retell: An Effective Retelling Strategy to Support Reading Comprehension - MsJordanReads This website uses cookies to improve ...

3 Ideas for End of Year Memory Books (1st to 5th Grade)

An End of Year Memory Book is such a special keepsake for students to look back on and remember their ...

Using Key Word Summaries to Identify Important Information in a Text

Using Key Word Summaries to Identify Important Information in a Text - MsJordanReads This website uses cookies to improve ...

Making a Plan for Your Poetry Unit (Grades 3-5)

Starting to plan poetry month? a poetry unit? or prepping ways to sprinkle poetry in throughout the school year?  It ...

Teaching Creating Sensory Images and Visualizing Reading Strategies

Explicitly teaching and practicing reading strategies is so important to give students tools to better comprehend what they are reading.  ...

Improve Reading and Writing with 25+ Literacy Activities for Spring

Improve Reading and Writing with 25+ Literacy Activities for Spring - MsJordanReads This website uses cookies to improve your ...

5 Fun Phonics Interventions for Literacy Centers and Small Groups

5 Fun Phonics Interventions for Literacy Centers and Small Groups - MsJordanReads This website uses cookies to improve your ...