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Leveling the field If you have a child in school, then you’ve probably heard the term “reading level.” Your child’s teacher may have mentioned it when discussing the importance of reading practice. It may have come up during a parent-teacher conference. But, what does “reading level” actually mean? Why does…
We’re off to see the Wizard! Dorothy Gale. The kindly Scarecrow. The Tin Woodman. Toto, too! We all know them, don’t we? Maybe. Maybe not. If the only version of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz you’re familiar with is the 1939 Hollywood movie, then the answer is, “Not quite.” The book and…
Words, words, everywhere Frindle by Andrew Clements tells the story of fifth grader, Nick Allen, a classroom cutup, facing one of the greatest challenges of his young life: Mrs. Granger, the scariest teacher at Lincoln Elementary school. Mrs. Granger is known for being tough, but Nick thinks he’s up to the challenge. After…
It was a dark and stormy night Glorious, celestial creatures. Time travel. Evil overcome by love. What more could a kid ask for in a page-turning adventure? A Wrinkle in Time, by Madeleine L’Engle, was a Newberry Award winner when it was first published in 1963. It tells the story of Meg,…
What a character! In order to learn what character traits are, we need to understand the different types of characters. Whether it’s the white whale in Moby Dick, the tiger in Life of Pi, or Harry Potter in The Prisoner of Azkaban, every fictional story you’ve ever read is character driven. And, if you…
Making it personal: Your child’s IEP goals for reading If you have recently learned that your child needs an IEP for reading comprehension, you probably have a lot of questions. The complex IEP process and all the forms that come with it can seem overwhelming. For example, you might wonder,…
Oxford commas are one of the most hotly debated topics in the grammar world! Before you pick sides in the debate, read on to make sure you are well-equipped with all the facts to take on your opposition of Oxford comma lovers or haters! What Is an Oxford Comma? An…