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Elementary Reading Specialist, Blogger at Comprehension Connection, and Contributor on Adventures in Literacy Land
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Joined March 2014
5 Effective Ways to Teach Author's Purpose to Young Learners
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Author's purpose is a challenging skill for most kids, but in this post, you'll get teaching tips and activities to help break down this skill for your students.
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Paper bag books have been around for a long time, but these have a specific purpose. They are used to model and practice reading skills in a hands-on way. #paperbagbooks #elaproject
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Kids love hands-on learning, but it's hard to find hands-on activities for language arts. That's why paper bag books are a resource to try for deeper learning.
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How to Teach Making Comparisons with a Hands-On Approach https://t.co/vw3ERJkpx4 via @CompConnCarla
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Teaching students to make comparisons is important. Kids compare and contrast all sorts of things. Learn more about one must have resource for comparisons..
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How to Help Struggling Emergent and Beginning Readers https://t.co/ievSzMJ9k6 via @CompConnCarla
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RTI is not just for older students. Emergent and beginning readers show signs they need assistance too. This post explains the process.
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How to Use Book Talks to Spark Reading Interest https://t.co/PjgOKStMtL via @CompConnCarla
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Students in upper elementary need to be social all day long. Book Talks offer the opportunity for this AND the chance for recommending books to each other.
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The Ultimate Guide for Henry's Freedom Box https://t.co/0z3yHwmiFI via @CompConnCarla
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Henry's Freedom Box is a wonderful story about the Underground Railroad. This post describes teaching ideas to go with the book.
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Tutoring this summer? This post will help. Reading Stages and Determining the Focus https://t.co/gK1nZ4s4tm via @CompConnCarla
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Determining reading stages helps teachers meet students where they are and to know where to focus attention. This post explains those stages.
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Hands-On Phonics Activities for Engaging Young Readers https://t.co/OVJDCbhHGq via @CompConnCarla
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This is such a great book! Fun activity for end of the year. How to Model Character Change with The Hula-Hoopin Queen https://t.co/JDrUlQRkLL via @CompConnCarla
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Model character change and character development with The Hula Hoopin Queen and download our free book companion resource.
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How to Teach Characterization with Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse https://t.co/6UY8GXoI9l via @CompConnCarla
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Teaching characterization works best with a great mentor text. Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse is a gem. Check out this post for teaching ideas.
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7 Easy Ways to Help Avoid Testing Meltdowns https://t.co/jgsSKi8dWn via @CompConnCarla
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Testing can bring an increase in anxiety and student frustration, but this post offers seven useful tips to help students and teachers.
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How to Teach Determining Importance with The Gardner https://t.co/sskGULR7tY via @CompConnCarla
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The Gardner by Sarah Stewart is a wonderful choice for modeling determining importance. This post offers teaching ideas and free lessons.
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Five Easy Ways to Increase Student Engagement https://t.co/7MwXSUziem via @CompConnCarla
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Student engagement is critical to learning. This post offers five simple ways to up engagement with your lessons. Free checklist included.
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How to Cultivate Curiosity in Five Simple Steps https://t.co/JREPpL1E6K via @CompConnCarla
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Kids are naturally curious about the world around them, so why not tap into that curiosity? These engaging lesson ideas will help you out.
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