Breakthrough Novel Study Activities That Actually Work for Week One
The first week of school can feel like a high-speed balancing act—new names, fresh expectations, classroom routines, and…
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The Ultimate Time-Saving Plan: How to Map a Term of Novel Study Activities in One Afternoon
Let’s be honest—planning a novel unit and finding all the right novel study activities often feels like a…
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How I made one simple change to dramatically improve critical thinking in my classroom
At the start of the year, my reading program focused on structure—and for good reason. Many of my…
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Novel Study Ideas for Mid-Year: How to Choose the Right Text for Deeper Thinking
By mid-year, your class likely feels very different from those first few weeks back. Routines are established, relationships…
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Back to School Books That Spark Real Thinking: Powerful Reads for Grades 6–8
Choosing the right novel to kick off the school year in Grades 6–8 is about more than finding…
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The Ultimate List of Back to School Books to Inspire Grades 4–6 Readers
Choosing back to school books for Grades 4–6 means moving beyond surface-level stories. Upper elementary learners are ready…
