Lesson Ideas
While integrating the Science of Reading research into my every day structure and routines is my passion, I am still just a teacher with a ton of ideas to share. We get our best ideas from brainstorming together. So feel free to peruse these lesson ideas from my own classroom, and even a few from of my own brainstorming partners.


Ideas for Building Fluency
Fluency in reading and speaking is a cornerstone of effective communication and a critical skill for academic success. In middle school, where students transition from learning to read to reading to learn, fluency becomes more important than ever.
Read this post to learn about the importance of building fluency in middle school

Winter Syntax Lessons
Syntax is so very important when it comes to being able to comprehend complex texts. Simple sentences are relatively easy for students to start to grasp. However, as students mature, the reading that they do should as well. Building syntax in a systematic way with these Winter Syntax Lessons can help.

Football Lesson Plans
With football season something that so many of our reluctant learners care about, I’ve teamed up with some collaborators to bring you a variety of football lesson plans to help engage those students and practice necessary English Language Arts skills.
Get your super engaging Football Lesson Plans, perfect for the Big Game, here!

