7 Favorite fluency picture books
You may have started hearing more and more about the science of reading, which is a body of research about…
4th grade novel study books
We’re continuing our novel study series by looking at the best 4th grade novel study books. In case you missed…
3rd Grade Novel Study Books
Most teachers have a passion for stockpiling at least two things: school supplies and books! I cannot resist browsing new…
Advanced Chapter Books for Elementary Readers
It’s the best feeling when you have a stack of book returns for the library. The pile of books gives…
Literacy Choice Boards
When I first started using novel studies, I felt like I had to have elaborate packets of text-specific comprehension questions…
Engaging Novel Projects for ANY Book
I love using authentic texts to supplement our basal, so I almost always use novel studies where most small groups…
Thoughtful Tips for How To Select Novels in Upper Elementary
I love reading chapter books with my class and digging deep into comprehension through novel study. Teachers often ask me…
Must-Read Novels and Engaging Reading Response Activities for Any Book
I am a big believer in having kids respond to reading with thoughtful, defensible, evidence-based responses. Finding high-interest novels that…
Host a Classroom Book Tasting!
I hosted my very first classroom Book Tasting yesterday, and my students were ALL IN! Book Tastings are a wonderful…
An Amazon Listing Cumulative Novel Project!
It’s no secret that I love a good cumulative novel project as an assessment. I usually spend the entire novel…
Another Cumulative Novel Project!
I love, love, love finishing up a novel with a project that incorporates as many reading skills as possible. We…
Ratios and Mysteries!
Sometimes I’m hesitant to post anchor charts because I don’t have a ton of information or activities to go with…
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