It’s time to talk about the importance of teaching students how to read selections (also known as passages). You’re probably thinking, “Oh great, another testing strategy," and to that I respond with, "not necessarily." Yes, roadmapping can be considered a testing strategy, but I’d like to think of it as something more. The act of roadmapping means you’re reading a selection in a very specific and strategic manner. So, why is it important for our students to learn this? Well, for many students, reading long, often boring, selections can be ... Read More
WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO HAVE A WRITING CENTER
Writing is important. We often forget that because reading is usually the main focus for any K-5 language arts teacher. The fact is, they go hand in hand. The teachers I work with are not afraid to admit that they're uncomfortable teaching writing. Raise your hand if this is you. For many of us it's not an easy thing to normalize in the classroom. It's challenging because it's very difficult to keep the motivation going. One great way to hold yourself accountable for teaching writing (and encourage your students to write) is to set up a ... Read More