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Integrating Primary Sources into Language Arts Lessons

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 content. If you’re unfamiliar with the term, primary sources are original materials that haven’t been filtered through interpretation. These could be photographs, manuscripts, recordings, interviews, newspaper clippings, or any other […]

Teaching Grammar that Supports the Science of Reading

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 of anyone’s mind. The biggest shift in teaching (especially in the upper grades) occurred with phonics instruction. However, it’s essential to look at all of the strands of language comprehension, […]

Teaching Text Structure With Picture Books

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 to teach students to identify text structures in order to improve comprehension of a text. Using quality texts as explicit models and teaching about the organization and keywords used with […]

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😍How can you not love reading comprehension activities that keep the students' interest piqued while practicing close reading to compare and build knowledge to integrate information and draw conclusions!?💻All of my paired text sets are ready to be used in printable or digital format!💾 Check out this economics set: www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Paired-Texts-Print-Digital-Economics-Grades-3-5-2776506 ... See MoreSee Less

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