Reading lessons

Once you’ve got your students in a guided reading routine, it's time to have them exploring what they’re reading and completing activities that develop their comprehension skills. This is no small feat when it comes to young readers because their writing skills are generally not developed yet which makes it difficult for them to express themselves independently. In order to set your students up to become comprehension experts, here are some tips and an overview of the order of progression…

Diagnostic and formative. What steps students should progress through. They aren't necessarily linear.

Okay teacher friend. It’s finally here. And I’m so excited! I’ve had this resource collecting dust on my computer for years now. I’ve been using this strategy in my classroom for the last few years, but haven’t had the energy or time (teacher life + mom life is exhausting, am I right?) to put it all together so that it’s ready to go for busy teachers like you! Well, it’s finally finished and I finally get to unveil it to you! Did you know I have a FREE downloadable reading response menu…

Utilize these fantastic reading comprehension resources to help your student develop this skill.

Reading Response activities will likely form a major part of your reading programme, whether you are running guided reading groups, a daily 5 system,

Cultivate lifelong reading skills.

Motivate students with independent reading by adding engaging reading sprints...turn the traditional reading log upside down!

Find out how to create a reading graphic organizers file box to save you time when planning for your reading small groups.

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