When it comes to reading fluency, text phrasing (an element of prosody) can be a challenging skill to teach. While repeated reading helps students increase students' words correct per minute (WCPM) rate, it is often not enough to combat the word-by-word "robot" reading that we often see with our struggling readers. To help students read more fluently, and thus improve reading comprehension, ... Read the Post
Text Phrasing and Reading Fluency
Sleep Hacks for Stressed-Out and Busy Teachers
It's time to get serious about sleep. You're a teacher, and the reality is, teaching can be stressful and draining. No matter how much you love your job, teaching is not easy. However, there is something that you can do that would not only make teaching easier but will also improve every other aspect of your life--get more and better sleep! Now, I can fill this entire blog post with the science ... Read the Post
10 Types of Choral Reading That Improve Reading Fluency
If you are looking for a fun and effective way to improve reading fluency, choral reading is your answer! This post will not just cover why you should incorporate choral reading in your classroom, but it will also provide you with 10 types of group reading that your students will LOVE. I will also send you 10 detailed lesson plans AND 50 poems that you can use with your students. And, just so you ... Read the Post
