Category: Reading
Guru Anchor Charts for a Student Centered Classroom
Why Use Guru Anchor Charts? These Guru Anchor Charts will feature your student as a reading comprehension guru for your class! If you want to keep your students engaged and taking ownership of their learning in your student-centered classroom, this is for you. Let your […]
Making Connections Improves Reading Comprehension
Making Connections while reading will improve reading comprehension. Teach your students the three ways to make connections and make their learning visible with Guru Anchor Charts. Assign each of your students as a reading guru and display these anchor charts throughout the year to foster […]
Teaching the Types of Context Clues
What are Context Clues? Context clues are an essential tool for understanding the meaning of an unknown word. They are the words, phrases, or sentences surrounding an unfamiliar word that provide hints or clues to its meaning. Here are some effective ways to teach context […]












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