2 minHow to Make Plot Structure VISIBLE for Your ReadersUsing a graphic organizer in the form of a story mountain helps to illustrate the building of tension to the big moment (climax) of a narrat
6 minAuthentic Literacy Experiences EVERY Classroom Needs--No Worksheets NecessaryNo one wants to fill out a worksheet! As a teacher, I didn't want to copy them, grade them or even store them! Kiddos don't want t
2 min4 MUST Read Picture Books for SeptemberToday's tip is all about Read Alouds that are specific to September! Now these books can be read at any time of the year, but reading t
3 min10 No Nonsense Ways Teachers Get Students To Talk About TextDo you wish your students would talk more about the texts they are reading? Do you wish your students would share more than literal and surf