If you would have told me 5 years ago that I would tackle a master's degree while raising three kids, I would have called you crazy. Yet, here I am! I'm currently earning my Master's degree, and I wouldn't change it for anything. I couldn't put a hold on my love for reading any longer!

Teaching Reading Comprehension Strategies: Asking Questions & QAR Strategy - Raise the Bar Reading

Looking for a FREE synthesizing resource to supplement your activities, anchor charts, and lessons? Grab this FREE student bookmark to help your upper elementary students synthesize a text. The printable bookmark explains the synthesizing reading strategy in kid-friendly language and is the perfect reference for students to use during independent or small-group reading time. Check it out today to increase the reading comprehension strategy of synthesizing a text!

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The monitoring comprehension strategy is an essential reading comprehension skill students need to learn. These teacher tips and tools will help your elementary students monitor and clarify their thinking while reading. You'll find anchor charts and mentor texts to help you teach the monitoring comprehension strategy. Students can use the graphic organizers and bookmarks to practice the clarify and monitor strategy and text annotating during independent reading. Get kids thinking about the…

One of the best parts about teaching early elementary students is teaching them to read. Don't get me wrong. It's a tough task, but one that is so rewarding. All you need is a list of fun and creative reading strategies, and your students will be reading in no time! "Ask and you shall receive!"

The right bookmark can make your reading experience even better! And this bookmark keeps track of what you have read! Print using your printer and HP Instant Ink.

You've heard that traditional reading strategies don't work, but do you know why? Find out what to do instead and grab free decoding strategy posters.