Upper Elementary ELA - Reading and Writing
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How to Differentiate Book Study Activities for Every Reader
By Jules Rhee | Published 10/8/2025 Looking for ways to differentiate book study activities without creating five versions of every page? These flexible comprehension tools
Monthly Journal Writing Made Easy
Your students will love these ready-to-use writing prompt journals. These monthly, weekly, or daily writing prompts are simple for busy teachers to use.
How to Teach the RACE Writing Strategy
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Learn how to teach the RACE and RACES writing strategy step by step. Covers what each letter means, how to differentiate, and tips for helping students cite text evidence and write stronger responses. Grades 3-6.
How to Teach Compare and Contrast Essays
This article covers step-by-step how to teach compare and contrast essay writing to students using pictures and paired passages.
How to Teach Students to Find Text Evidence
Learn how to teach students to find and cite text evidence in upper elementary. Includes strategies for choosing the right passages, color coding, sentence starters, writing stems, and tips for digital learning. Grades 3-6.
Surviving Christmas in the Classroom!
Keep your class calm before the holidays with these tips for Surviving Christmas in the Classroom – plus a Christmas Math FREEBIE!
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