This post may contain affiliate links. In my last post I talked about what textmapping is, why you should try it with your classes, and what the benefits are. Today I’ll be discussing how to introduce textmapping to your classes step by step! You’ll also be able to download a free Text Mapping Lesson Guide. Here’s a video of very…
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Why You Need to Teach Your Students Textmapping (and a Free Checklist!)
I was circulating the room as my students were reading a passage, stumbling through it and slouching in defeat. I knew that once again many of them would have no clue what they were reading. I’m not a reading teacher … how could I possibly help them? It seems like the longer I teach, the more students’ reading ability and…
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5 Close Reading Strategies for Science
Science is one of those subjects that requires a lot of reading and searching for information. If students are poor readers they will struggle with using text to find answers. Even seemingly good readers sometimes have trouble with comprehension. The close reading strategies you’ll read about here can make a huge difference in how well your students can read science…
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How to Teach CER Basics in Your Science Classroom
This post may contain affiliate links. I only show you things I use and love. I struggled to help my students become better science writers. But once I started chunking the information and doing lots of practice I saw improvements in their writing. One strategy that definitely helped was using CER writing. Read on to find some tips that you…
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Get Organized With Your Customizable Science Teacher Planner!
Are you looking for a science teacher planner? One that’s specially made for science teachers and all the extra stuff we have to plan and worry about? I’ve got your back! And since I LOVE planners I’m totally geeking out over this! The science teacher planner – made specially for science teachers! Are you frustrated with the regular teacher planners…
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