Some authors have great skill in using figurative language within their writing, and Addie Boswell is one of them! The Snow Dancer includes examples of similes, metaphors, alliteration, onomatopoeia, and…
Character development is a common skill for upper elementary students, and one of the best ways to teach character change and character traits is through literature. In this post, I'm…
Twas the Night Before Christmas is a favorite holiday book, and this post features this Jan Brett version as a mentor text for writing.
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.
In this category, you’ll find:
Planning for guided reading can be quite time consuming. Check out THESE RESOURCES to take a little off your plate.
My paper bag books address comprehension skills, alphabet recognition and sounds as well as word building. Click HERE to check them out.
Partner plays are fantastic for tutoring sessions as well as in your literacy workstations. Click HERE to see them all.
Regardless of your students’ level, you’ll find poetry sets that they will love. These original poems include activities to support fluency and comprehension.
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.
