by imavexadmin | Aug 15, 2019 | [Writing]
Learning Center Subscribe to Ask Smekens Filter by Category: All Reading Reader's Workshop Management Comprehension Planning Comprehension Lessons Standardized Reading Assessments Text Selection Annotating & Note-Taking Writing About Reading Literacy Stations...
by imavexadmin | Jun 1, 2019 | [Reading]
Learning Center Subscribe to Ask Smekens Filter by Category: All Reading Reader's Workshop Management Comprehension Planning Comprehension Lessons Standardized Reading Assessments Text Selection Annotating & Note-Taking Writing About Reading Literacy Stations Small...
by imavexadmin | Aug 22, 2014 | [Reading]
Picture books provide a perfect way to introduce complex concepts such as parodies. (A parody is more than a patterned imitation. It includes humor, sarcasm, or satire. Understanding parody requires the reader to think comparatively and to make text-to-text...
by imavexadmin | Jan 23, 2013 | [Writing]
Primary teachers need to build an early understanding of figurative language for the youngest readers and writers. Here are strategies and resources to support your instruction: ONOMATOPOEIA includes words that mimic sounds. These include animal sounds (roar, moo,...
by imavexadmin | Jun 28, 2011 | [Reading]
Poetry is a perfect vehicle for introducing figurative language to students. However, this type of writing may not be appreciated by all of your students. So consider an alternative…Popular song lyrics can act as a motivating medium. Songs are simply poetry set...
