One of the toughest skills for young readers to learn is to infer what isn't stated by the author. For students who lack experiences or who don't pick up on story clues authors share, explicit instruction on inferenses is needed to help make sense of the unknown. This post includes teaching tips, free resources, and more.
Do you find it difficult to explain the difference between making inferences and drawing conclusions? If not, you are not alone. At lunch yesterday, this was a big debate among…
Having spring mentor texts ready to use is a huge help. One of the most important requirements of us as teachers is to know kid books. You can not have…
Making inferences is a crucial part of comprehending literature and can be a fun activity for students. The book I’ve recently read is full of jokes and cleverly crafted metaphors,…
Your favorite authors are featured in this category. I have bundles for Jan Brett, Patricia Polacco, Ezra Jack Keats, Arnold Lobel, Eve Bunting, William Steig, Tomie dePaolo, Syd Hoff, Kevin Henkes, Leo Lionni, Cynthia Rylant, Karma Wilson, Mem Fox, Lois Ehlert, and Kate Dicamillo
This section includes over 170 units to go with your favorite picture books and novels.
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Students NEED a strong understanding of phonics and word knowledge to move along the reading continuum. Click HERE to access word building and vocabulary resources I have available.
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