This blog post is designed to provide 3rd-5th grade teachers with a step-by-step lesson plan for teaching their students how to ask and answer questions based on a provided text. This lesson plan includes a script that can be used while teaching, as well as supplemental materials and activities for further practice. With this comprehensive …
Have you ever had your students complete an opinion piece but when they turn it in, their facts and examples are all over the place? Yep, me too! That’s why I started teaching strategic lessons that focus only on connecting examples and facts to opinion statements. Today, I’m going to provide step-by-step guidance and a …
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The task of teaching opinion writing to 3rd-5th grade students can be daunting. However, with careful planning and preparation, it is easy to develop a strong opinion writing unit that will get your students excited about writing! Plus, there’s a free practice resource included at the end of this post. I love teaching opinion writing …
If you’re getting ready to teach the states of matter, then you’re in luck! In this blog post, you will find detailed instructions for teaching 3rd grade students about the three states of matter—solid, liquid, and gas. Through real-world examples and interactive activities, your students will gain a better understanding of each state and be …
