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The Great Sticky Note Challenge: Improving reading comprehension, one sticky note at a time!
Engaging with text is a goal of many ELA lessons. The last thing any teacher wants to hear are moans and groans when a new passage is handed out or a new reading assigned. After all, if they are … [Read More...]
Writing Rubrics for 5th Grade
These 4 rubrics align with the New York State Next Generation Learning Standards in ELA ❤️ You can purchase them HERE. Or learn more about the standards right HERE. Why do I use rubrics in my … [Read More...]
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