
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

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

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

A question I’m commonly asked by upper elementary teachers in regards to using mentor texts is just how to plan a schedule that can fit

The mentor sentences routine revolves so much around discussion on Day One and Day Two, and practicing on Day Three and Day Four, but there still

As you’ve progressed through each day of the mentor sentences routine, you’ve seen how this transforms the way students learn grammar and language standards. Students

The mentor sentences routine is a research-based, game-changing practice for you and your students. As you saw in the Day One post, students will notice

Mentor sentences are the best practice routine that your students need for grammar and language skills to truly stick in writing. You read in the

Mentor sentences help students learn the RIGHT way to write, rather than the WRONG. It’s a total gamechanger in the classroom and a proven best

Teachers know that using literature is the perfect way to introduce a lesson, but starting EVERY lesson with a new book would make it impossible

As teaching has shifted to a digital classroom setting, so has the WAY teachers deliver instruction. Mentor sentence lessons are something I have always been

Years ago, when schools were closed for snow, flooding, or mass illnesses, the school year was extended to make sure students got in all of

Descriptive writing, or what many teachers like to call “show, don’t tell writing,” is a skill that needs to be practiced and modeled A LOT