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.

Classroom book clubs engage students in meaningful conversations that grow reading comprehension strategies. Get tips and tools for running effective clubs!

Every year I have kids who read and read but then have no idea what kind of text they read. It usually happens like this. Question: Wha...

Engage your kindergarten students in core retell practice with fun activities, crafts and this FREE retelling sign.

Our principal has really been encouraging us to add more writing into our daily lesson plans. "They should be writing all day long" he tells us. The research is there to back him up. I bumped into this Roll and Retell page from Fun In First on Pinterest awhile back and finally figured out how to add it to our learning day. I printed and laminated four copies of the Roll and Retell page to hand out to each of my four table groups. After a round of Daily 5 I handed them out. I also gave each…

Clever ideas for kids' book reports, from mint tins to cereal boxes to a Wanted poster.

Genre anchor chart and free printables!

Jumpstart your literary analysis instruction with these engaging and effective activities and mini lessons for middle and high school ELA!

An Upper Elementary Collaborative blog written by 13 teachers. Includes teaching ideas and resources for grades 3, 4, and 5.

10 activity ideas to host a high-interest book carnival in your classroom to promote literacy and cultivate a culture of reading.