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4 Ways to Boost Reading Comprehension in the Upper Elementary Classroom

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4 Ways to Boost Reading Comprehension in the Upper Elementary Classroom

From simple tools like markers and sticky-notes to get their brains working, to hands-on activities that make learning a blast, there's a lot you can do to boost reading comprehension for 3rd grade, 4thgrade, and 5th grade students. Learn 4 ways that you can boost reading comprehension in your elementary classroom today!

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Teaching the Presidential Election in the Upper Elementary Classroom

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Teaching the Presidential Election in the Upper Elementary Classroom

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Creating a Diverse and Inclusive Classroom Library Collection

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Creating a Diverse and Inclusive Classroom Library Collection

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A Beginner's Guide to Using LINKtivity Digital Learning Guides

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A Beginner's Guide to Using LINKtivity Digital Learning Guides

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Reading Comprehension Strategy Series: How to Teach Students to Synthesize While Reading

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Reading Comprehension Strategy Series: How to Teach Students to Synthesize While Reading

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Reading Comprehension Strategy Series: How to Teach Students to Infer While Reading

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Reading Comprehension Strategy Series: How to Teach Students to Infer While Reading

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Reading Comprehension Strategy Series: How To Teach Determining Importance in the Upper Elementary Classroom

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Reading Comprehension Strategy Series: How To Teach Determining Importance in the Upper Elementary Classroom

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Reading Comprehension Strategy Series: How To Teach Students to Make Predictions While They Read

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Reading Comprehension Strategy Series: How To Teach Students to Make Predictions While They Read

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Reading Comprehension Strategy Series: How To Teach Students to Ask Questions When They Read

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Reading Comprehension Strategy Series: How To Teach Students to Ask Questions When They Read

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Reading Comprehension Strategy Series: How To Teach Visualizing in the Upper Elementary Classroom

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Reading Comprehension Strategy Series: How To Teach Visualizing in the Upper Elementary Classroom

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Reading Comprehension Strategy Series: How To Teach Making Connections in the Upper Elementary Classroom

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Reading Comprehension Strategy Series: How To Teach Making Connections in the Upper Elementary Classroom

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3 Easy Steps For Teaching Students to Use Nonfiction Text Features

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3 Easy Steps For Teaching Students to Use Nonfiction Text Features

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A Look Inside my Teacher-Author Home Office Makeover

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A Look Inside my Teacher-Author Home Office Makeover

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How to Make Your Own Bulletin Board Letters (SO EASY!)

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How to Make Your Own Bulletin Board Letters (SO EASY!)

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Routines and Procedures for Every Teacher

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Routines and Procedures for Every Teacher

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Five Reasons Why You Should Use Reader’s Theater in the Upper Elementary Classroom

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Five Reasons Why You Should Use Reader’s Theater in the Upper Elementary Classroom

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Podcasts for Kids: Uses For the Elementary Classroom

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Podcasts for Kids: Uses For the Elementary Classroom

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Getting Ready to Teach Rocks and Minerals

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Getting Ready to Teach Rocks and Minerals

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Using Literature Circles and Book Clubs in the Upper Elementary Classroom

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Using Literature Circles and Book Clubs in the Upper Elementary Classroom

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5 Chapter Books that Every Upper Elementary Classroom Library Should Have

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5 Chapter Books that Every Upper Elementary Classroom Library Should Have

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