Reading themes

It’s time to add some fun and life into your school yearbook!

Host a book bakery in your classroom to teach students about different reading genres!

10 Reading Week Ideas No comments Read Across America, Reading, reading week, Teaching Ideas Once a year we get the opportunity to dedicate a full week to all things related to reading. Reading Week, or Read Across America, is such a great way to instill a love of learning in students. This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. I earn a small commission each time someone makes a purchase through one of my links. For more information about my Disclosure Policy, please…

Theme vs main idea. Anchor chart - helping to clarify the meaning of Theme

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Themes in Literature Posters Freebie

At the end of last year, I was helping a teacher with a display for her room when I was struck with a thought – I need to have a school-wide reader of the month program! The idea was so simpl…

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It’s one thing to teach concepts like characters, setting, and plot. Most kids get these without too much trouble, but it’s another thing to teach your kids to find the theme of a piece of literature. This higher-level thinking, much more abstract reading skill, is one that has to be taught with concentrated time and […]

As adults, we often walk into a bookstore with a certain genre we are ready to peruse the aisles for in order to find our next read. Would your students be able to do the