Reading instruction

The best way for disfluent readers to become fluent is by reading! These students need to focus on ACCURATE text reading, use decodable text, repeated readings, systemic daily practice of reading words accurately, modeling of fluent reading and encouraging students to read like they are talking. Students need LOTS of opportunities to read text (at their level) using choral, cloze, echo and partner reading. These are great fluency strategies are for interventions. #fluency #fluencystrategies

This blog post is for you if... You teach reading in grades 2-6. You need to cover all the reading comprehension skills in a year. You love to be organized and prepared every day. You're interested in learning a super simple, yet comprehensive way to teach reading all year. The Mini Units for Mastery include

Unlock strategies for 4th and 5th grade small group reading. Explore different focuses and a six-step process to use.

In my imaginary, perfect dream world, I have four students in my classroom. During our reading time, I do a quick whole-group mini-lesson. Then, I spend the

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How do you develop Kindergarten reading comprehension? Here are some tips and a look at these purposeful Kindergarten response worksheets.

what are effective reading comprehension strategies to help readers and struggling readers in your upper elementary classroom? this reading strategies list will help guide your reading instruction

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This free close reading anchor chart is so helpful! Print it in color or black and white.

This post breaks down how I teach reading in 5th grade and how my reading block is structured, including the materials needed.

Utilize these fantastic reading comprehension resources to help your student develop this skill.

If you teach a struggling reader, these 12 incredible resources for struggling readers are here to encourage you through practical tips and activities.

Learn the ins and outs of how to teach a guided reading lesson. From prereading activities to word work to assessing students through performance assessment, you will find helpful tips and strategies to teach students how to read.

Learn ten ways to improve reading fluency, and grab our free printable cheat sheet!

Reading comprehension strategies for upper elementary and middle school - tips and tricks for teaching reading strategies.

The books I wished I had when I was a beginning reading teachers and just learning how to teacher kids to read.

Literacy centers in 2nd grade are a way to achieve engaged meaningful reading instruction with differentiated activities.

Not sure how to fit in small reading groups? This post shares scheduling strategies and tips for small group reading instruction.

Are you curious about how structured literacy can impact your reading small group instruction? Explore the best practices of reading small groups and uncover the science of reading in action. From kindergarten to second grade, learn about structured reading groups that provide targeted instruction and support for young readers. Get inspired to create engaging and effective reading small group lessons with structured literacy in mind!