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Using Visuals to Build Background Knowledge It’s important to always teach background knowledge before doing any type of Social Studies reading. Building background knowledge is crucial, especially for elementary students, to comprehend non-fiction text. Never assume that students know content specific vocabulary. Yes, some may know the vocabulary words, but it doesn’t hurt to teach […]
Let’s face it, Many upper elementary students think history is boring—but it doesn’t have to be! If you’re looking for a fun way to teach the Causes of the American Revolution, Reader’s Theater is the perfect solution. Instead of just reading from a Social Studies textbook, students can act out engaging scripts based on real […]
Let’s be real, teaching ELD is a pain. If your school district is like mine, Designated ELD curriculum is offered within your reading program. My current reading program is Benchmark Advance. While I love Benchmark Advance for its ELA curriculum, I’m not that thrilled about their Designated ELD. It isn’t structured to allow for […]
