Middle school can be one of the most rewarding times for teaching – especially when it comes to literature. Your...
Reading Fluency (Why is it Important?)
For students, reading fluency is a key element of their education. When students can read fluently, their comprehension of the...
Drawing Conclusions
Have you ever read a book where you've predicted the ending? Or how about stories where you thought that one...
We Need to Read More to Our Students
For any child, time spent reading is time that is valuable. This is doubly so in middle school-age students, where...
Make Learning Fun
In the past, it’s always been that the focus on teaching was imparting as much information to children as possible....
Struggling Readers Statistics
For many teachers, attempting to transform your struggling readers into book-smart whiz-kids can seem like a difficult, if not impossible...
Reading Aloud to Students Makes Them Smarter
Reading aloud to students is a time-honored tradition, but many teachers are phasing it out in favor of cramming in...
How to Prepare Your Child for Middle School
Middle school represents a new chapter in your child's life and can present a whole host of problems for both...
What Teachers Need to Know About Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a common learning disorder characterized by reading difficulties. Despite its relatively high prevalence, many children with dyslexia can...
Narrative Writing
Narrative writing is one of three forms of written work that are commonly taught. These three methods are the primary...