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Teaching Grammar that Supports the Science of Reading
Teaching grammar using mentor sentences meets all of the strands of language comprehension in Scarborough's Reading Rope! Read all about it in this post.
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Simplify Your Teaching: One Mentor Text, Multiple Skills!
Teach smarter, not harder! This blog post breaks down how to use mentor texts to teach grammar, reading, writing, and vocabulary—all while making connections to science and social studies. Perfect for busy teachers looking to save time and engage students.
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Mentor Text Integration
Struggling to plan integrated ELA lessons? This blog post will guide you step-by-step to simplify your week. Learn how one mentor text can save time while teaching multiple skills like grammar, writing, and vocabulary. Click to read now! ​#FreeTeachingResources #MentorTextIntegration #UpperElementaryTeaching #LessonPlanningHelp
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Myth Busted: Integrated ELA Lessons Don’t Have to Take Hours!
Think integrated lessons take forever to plan? Discover how mentor texts can save you time by combining grammar, reading, writing, and vocabulary into one cohesive lesson! Bonus: Learn how to make cross-curricular connections to science and social studies. Perfect for upper elementary teachers! ​#MentorTexts #UpperElementaryELA #LessonPlanningTips #IntegratedELA #TimeSavingTeaching ​
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Integrating Primary Sources into Language Arts Lessons
Integrate primary sources into language arts while pairing with nonfiction mentor texts to maximize students' understanding of history.
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Teaching Vocabulary in Context: My Journey from Mistakes to Mastery
Get vocabulary teaching tips based on researched best practices to start teaching vocabulary in context and throw out the workbooks!
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7 Amazing Winter Read Alouds for Upper Elementary Kids - Fishyrobb
7 Amazing Winter Read Alouds for Upper Elementary Kids
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Valentines Day Read Alouds
The great list of Valentine's Day Read Alouds for elementary students! Share these great books about friendship, acceptance and love with your kiddos during the month of February! List created by Create Inspire Teach! #valentinesdaybooks #valentinebooks #februaryreadaloud
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Mid-Year Refresh: Simplify Your Teaching with Mentor Texts
Feeling overwhelmed after the first semester? Discover how mentor texts can simplify your lesson planning, integrate with other subjects, and engage your students. Learn actionable steps to reflect, reset, and plan for a successful second half of the year. Plus, grab your FREE Mid-Year Reflection Guide! #TeacherTips #MentorTexts #MidYearReset #LessonPlanningMadeEasy ​
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How to Use Mentor Texts to Teach Smarter, Not Harder
One book, multiple skills! Learn how mentor texts can simplify your teaching by integrating grammar, vocabulary, and writing with science and social studies. Save time and engage your students with these practical, time-saving strategies. #MentorTextsMatter #TeachingTipsForTeachers #SaveTimeTeaching #TeacherLife ​
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Planning a Language Arts Schedule (How To Fit It All In!)
Get ideas for the best way to plan your language arts schedule in upper elementary, and exactly what to include to get your standards covered using mentor texts. See exactly what to teach in a 1.5-hour schedule.
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The Ultimate Guide to Mentor Texts for Teachers
Mentor texts should serve many purposes in the classroom. This guide with a free download will help you teach many skills and subjects with just one book! #mentortexts #teacher #minilessons
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How to Use Mentor Texts to Teach Smarter, Not Harder
One book, multiple skills! Learn how mentor texts can simplify your teaching by integrating grammar, vocabulary, and writing with science and social studies. Save time and engage your students with these practical, time-saving strategies. #MentorTextsMatter #TeachingTipsForTeachers #SaveTimeTeaching #TeacherLife ​
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10 Wordless Picture Books to Engage Any Level Reader
Looking for the best wordless picture books for kindergarten, preschool, and other elementary learners? Click the pin to check out these 10 wordless picture books, including Chalk and A Ball for Daisy!
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Paired Texts / Paired Passages: Giraffes and Zoos Grades 4-6
Paired texts and passages are great for providing students with more complex texts to compare and build knowledge. These differentiated passages are perfect for 4th grade and middle school! Click the pin to see some of the texts about giraffes and zoos included!