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Picture books are one of the best mediums for introducing and teaching complex concepts, such as plot and characterization. Because they are concise and engaging, the present teachers with efficient opportunities for teaching. Teaching characterization using picture books illustrates this relationship perfectly. Before we can expect students to…
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Literature circles are one of the best ways to engage readers and activate critical thinking. In literature circles (sometimes referred to as “book clubs”), small groups of students meet to discuss a piece of literature circle in depth. These meetings are student-led; the teacher is simply a facilitator,…
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We must explicitly teach students how to use reading strategies to construct meaning when they read. The six strategies outlined below cover all aspects and subskills of reading. These reading strategies do not function in isolation; they work synergistically to help students fully access the text. Strategy:…
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Close reading is a thoughtful and critical analysis of a text. It focuses on significant details or patterns to develop a deep, precise understanding of the text’s structure and meaning. During close reading, students read and reread short passages, articles, and excerpts while responding to text-dependent questions. Choosing…
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While idioms, adages, and proverbs are all non-literal figures of speech and people often use the terms interchangeably. However, there are distinctions between the three that your students should know. These figures of speech (just like literary devices) are especially important to teach when working with English Language…
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Beginning in the second grade, most content standards require that students be able to utilize context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words and phrases. These skills is also important for close reading. To help your students to acquire these skills, teach your students the specific types…
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