Simple yet engaging ways to make your upper elementary lessons meaningful and fun!
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Reader: Test-taking is part of teaching upper elementary. There's no getting around it. However, there are different ways to approach those big EOY tests. You know, the ones that tell you everything you need to know about how well you taught and everything your students have learned. /sarcasmfont Maybe it's just me, Reader, but in the long run I don't give two figs about if students can fill in A, B, C, or D correctly. What I DO want is for students to read a text selection and apply skills and strategies to think about the material critically. Better yet, I want them to be able to share those thoughts both verbally and in writing. Because scoring in a certain percentile is only a benefit for certain professions, but critical thinking benefits everyone, every day. Per usual, I have many more thoughts on this subject, but it's summer and you don't want to read them. If, however, you've been thinking about ways to up your comprehension instruction this year, take a look at these comprehension station resources that are 50% off this week: Use these with any text, Reader, and watch how quickly your students will become engaged in meaningful discussions, as one 5th-grade teacher shared. You'll love the flexibility (digital and print options) and how easy these stations are to set up and use. Once your students use one, they'll rotate through each station flawlessly. If you're interested, be sure to purchase now, as these bundles are 50% off this week only. And of course, hit me up with allllll the questions. I'm always one email away. Talk soon! Marianna |
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Simple yet engaging ways to make your upper elementary lessons meaningful and fun!
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