Some skills come naturally to many students. After hearing the instruction once or twice, they simply understand the material. However, other skills are more challenging to learn. Inferences are one of these skills! This aspect is complex to understand no matter how much instruction students receive. Thankfully, excellent teachers work hard to take challenging aspects and create enjoyable lessons for…
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Inferences
Main Idea
When reading any type of text, students must understand what it is about. This means understanding many aspects, such as the main idea, supporting details, and figurative language. Honestly, there is so much to focus on when reading! To help students, teachers often break down skills. This is a great way to ensure students learn each aspect without becoming overwhelmed….
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Kindness Writing Activity
Teachers and parents use many sayings each year to remind children of the importance of being kind. For instance, they often say, “Treat others how you want to be treated.” While children do not mean to leave someone out or say something hurtful, it happens everywhere. So, teachers and parents work really hard to remind children of the importance of…
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Nonfiction Text Features
When students are reading nonfiction, there are so many aspects to pay attention to. For instance, they have to remember that nonfiction texts focus on facts, real events, and real people. However, this can cause students to become confused as there is so much information to understand. Luckily, teachers can showcase how nonfiction text features help students improve their comprehension…
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Ivan the Remarkable True Story Activities
Elementary students need to know their voice matters. They must understand that their opinion, thoughts, and beliefs are important. However, this understanding comes with practice, time, and exposure. Since it takes a lot of confidence to speak up for what is right, it is helpful to show true stories of this happening. This is exactly why this Ivan the Remarkable…
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