Resources
Teaching is hard but we are here to help! Below are some free resources just for you by some of our teacher collaborators here at ELA Matters! Feel free to download one or all of them. We hope these resources will help you inspire your students!
Inference Activity with Sandra Cisneros’ short story “Eleven”
Inference skills are something my students can ALWAYS practice… a skill that always needs development. Using short stories with built-in prompts to encourage students to read between the lines is a go-to in my classes. They make an especially good sub plan too! Check out this fantastic short story from Sandra Cisneros to help your students get better at reading between the lines!
Get Started with Reading Conferences
Reading conferences can be a powerful way to individualize lessons and increase students’ reading skills, but if you’re just getting started, they can be intimidating! This free guide will help you get started:
Ultimate Guide to Interactive Notebooks
Looking to incorporate Interactive Notebooks into your existing classroom curriculum? This complete guide contains step by step instructions, planning pages, and graphic organizers. Everything you need to set this effective teaching strategy up for success in your classroom is included!
Virtual Record Shop
These Virtual Record Shop slides contain 10 themed pages with links to music videos from each record. Just like a digital bookshelf, but ten times more likely to get your toes tapping!
Game of Quotes
Are your students reluctant to read during silent reading time? Level up silent reading routines with a Game of Quotes!