Literature activities

So weve got a bunch of kids, right? They all love different kinds of stories - some are all about adventures, while some cant get enough of those fairy tales.

37 fun language arts games and activities to teach kids in kingergarten through middle school the fundamentals of language and literature!

Teaching blog post on using genre crafts to teach genres in the upper elementary classroom

A multiple choice quiz after reading is a quick and easy way to check student comprehension, but it doesn't allow you to assess deeper understanding and it certainly isn't fun or creative. If you are looking for more meaningful and engaging activities to use with students during literature circles or a novel unit, here's twelve ideas that are favorites in my classroom and the Common Core standards they align with.

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Genre anchor chart and free printables!

Increase reading comprehension with text connections! Seven engaging activities for

Today I'll be sharing ideas for making your guided reading routine a bit more exciting. Because if you do it every single day in the exact same way, it can get a little tired, right?

A great resource that has links to multiple other ideas. A Q&A format that discusses ways to reach ELLs in the classroom.