Teaching Vocabulary in Context: My Journey from Mistakes to Mastery
Vocabulary is undeniably a cornerstone of literacy, but the approach taken in order to teach vocabulary is the key. Research-based strategies emphasize the importance of
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Vocabulary is undeniably a cornerstone of literacy, but the approach taken in order to teach vocabulary is the key. Research-based strategies emphasize the importance of
Although primary sources are most associated with teaching social studies, integrating them into language arts lessons will help students develop a deeper understanding of the
When the research behind the science of reading fundamentally changed the way teachers delivered their literacy instruction, teaching grammar was certainly not at the forefront
Text structure is the way authors organize expository information for a specific purpose. Aside from the fact that it’s a required reading standard, it’s important
A question I’m commonly asked by upper elementary teachers in regards to using mentor texts is just how to plan a schedule that can fit
The mentor sentences routine revolves so much around discussion on Day One and Day Two, and practicing on Day Three and Day Four, but there still
As you’ve progressed through each day of the mentor sentences routine, you’ve seen how this transforms the way students learn grammar and language standards. Students
The mentor sentences routine is a research-based, game-changing practice for you and your students. As you saw in the Day One post, students will notice
Mentor sentences are the best practice routine that your students need for grammar and language skills to truly stick in writing. You read in the
Mentor sentences help students learn the RIGHT way to write, rather than the WRONG. It’s a total gamechanger in the classroom and a proven best
Teachers know that using literature is the perfect way to introduce a lesson, but starting EVERY lesson with a new book would make it impossible
As teaching has shifted to a digital classroom setting, so has the WAY teachers deliver instruction. Mentor sentence lessons are something I have always been