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Free Independent Reading Log
Want an independent reading worksheet that can be used with any short story or novel? Here you go!
Fabulous Nonfiction Ideas for Middle School Students
Back in the day when Common Core Standards were just a twinkle in the NGA’s eyes, I remember English teachers ranting and raving over the water cooler. Rumor had it
Tips for Teaching Students How to Read Closely
Lately, I have been fielding questions about the “close read” from a group of new teachers. They all had different ideas about implementing the close read, and no one really
Teach Tone with One Sentence
Picture this scenario: Typical middle schooler. At home after school. Cut to the harried mother, who has not only been to work and back, but has also picked
Close Reading with MacGuyver
(*Due to the popularity of this post, I’m giving away a free text toolbox. Look here: Text Toolbox Freebie*) Now dawns the Age of Common Core. And with it comes