Author Archives: Got to be LIT

Making Reading Connections: Text to Text, Text to Self, and Text to World

By incorporating text connections, teachers not only enhance students’ understanding of a book but also promote critical thinking. Students will learn to compare and contrast stories, relate the story to their own experiences, and connect it to the broader world. These connections will deepen their engagement with the book and foster critical thinking skills that extend beyond the pages of the story.

The Power of Systematic Instruction in Elementary Literacy: Building Strong Foundations for Lifelong Learning

How teachers teach is crucial in elementary school, where kids start their learning journey. One way that helps kids learn is called systematic instruction. This article explains what it means, how it works in a classroom, and why starting with the basics is so important. What Is Systematic Instruction? Systematic instruction is a fancy wayContinue reading “The Power of Systematic Instruction in Elementary Literacy: Building Strong Foundations for Lifelong Learning”

Boosting Reading Comprehension: Encouraging Summarization and Note-Taking

Incorporating summarization and note-taking into your child’s reading routine is a powerful strategy for enhancing their reading comprehension.

The Power of Asking Questions to Build Reading Comprehension

This blog post will explore the benefits of incorporating questioning techniques into your child’s reading routine and provide practical tips to make it a rewarding and enjoyable experience.

Reading Comprehension Strategies: Reading Aloud and Expanding Topics

I will explore two key reading comprehension strategies in this blog post: reading aloud and gradually expanding topics. By incorporating these techniques into your child’s reading routine, you can enhance their focus, processing abilities, and overall engagement with the text.

How to Effectively Teach Plot Structure to Elementary Students

A solid grasp of plot structure and its connected elements is essential for students to understand and enjoy fictional texts. Once students master the structure of a plot, they unlock the ability to read and appreciate numerous picture books and read-alouds.

Embrace the Summer Break: Refresh and Renew Yourself for the Classroom

Take advantage of the summer break to invest in yourself, teachers. In this article I provide 6 things you can do to renew and refresh yourself before the fall.

Enhancing Context Clue Skills through Crossword Puzzles: A Fun and Engaging Approach

Crossword puzzles not only promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills but also provide an excellent opportunity for students to practice using context clues. Let’s dive in and explore how this fun activity can enhance our students’ language abilities!