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Annotation in the lower grades will look a bit different than it does in the upper grades. It definitely won’t be quite as detailed, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t as important! How should students annotate a text? We know that close reading is the reading and rereading (and even more rereading) of a short […]
This time of year, it’s no secret that most kids have Santa on the brain… …so don’t fight that feeling! You definitely can’t beat ’em on this one, so join ’em! Must-Have Mentor Texts Since it can get tricky to keep students’ learning stamina going this time of year, incorporate fun mentor texts to keep them […]
We don’t often think of using higher order thinking questions, or Bloom’s Taxonomy above level 1 and 2, within grammar and writing instruction. In fact, when looking at sample higher order thinking question stems to use within your classroom, many of them specifically relate to reading and math! For students to reach their highest potential, […]
Do you struggle to keep your close-reading mini-lessons "mini?" Check out this post that outlines the steps for close reading mini-lessons with poetry!
What Should I Do During Each Close Read?
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Jivey shares ideas and lessons to make literacy accessible for all.I've laid out all the steps to help you work with students on quality annotation!
Your Guide to Engaging Students as Thinking Readers
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Jivey shares ideas and lessons to make literacy accessible for all.My birthday just so happens to fall on St. Patrick's Day, so I love to share fun, seasonal books with students! Check out this post for some book ideas if you need them!
St. Patrick's Day for the BIGGER Lads and Lassies
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Hey Peaches! Top o' the mornin' to ya! It's Jivey, here. Unfortunately, the St. Patrick's Day magic often stops in the classroom after s...
