In 4th & 5th grade, students must have a comprehensive understanding of text features. In order to get to that level, they must first be able to identify what the features are and how they are used. Teaching nonfiction text features can seem intimidating since there are so many, but chunking them up can make it manageable. So, how can we help review or introduce text features to our ... Read More about Teaching Nonfiction Text Features

Explicitly teaching nonfiction text structures is extremely beneficial for your 4th & 5th grade students. Teaching them to notice the structure of informational texts helps them improve their comprehension, retain the information they have read, and understand the author's purpose for writing the text. So, how can we help build this foundation in our students? 1. Teach the 5 Types of ... Read More about Teaching Nonfiction Text Structures

Explicitly teaching context clues is one of the most beneficial lessons you can provide to your 4th & 5th grade students. Teaching them how to figure out the meaning of unknown words directly impacts their reading comprehension. So, how can we equip our students with this powerful skill? 1. Teach the 5 Types of Context Clues First, students need to know what the 5 Types of Context ... Read More about Teaching Context Clues in 4th & 5th Grade

Helping students learn to identify and grasp the meaning of the 5 types of context clues is extremely important. When students gain the ability to use context clues effectively, their reading comprehension improves. They start to become independent readers. This is why explicitly teaching context clues is so important. I teach my students the types of context clues using the acronym I.D.E.A.S. ... Read More about 5 Types of Context Clues