Finding the main idea isn’t always the most fun skill to practice – but your students will love the engaging main idea passages on this set of free task cards! Main idea has got to be one of the most difficult reading skills to teach. But it’s oh, so important. We want our readers to be able to understand the “big idea” from a text. What do they need to remember?…
Answers to YOUR questions about shared reading
TRT Podcast#2: Answers to common questions about shared reading In this episode I share answers to questions my readers have asked about shared reading. What’s the point of shared reading? How do I schedule shared reading? Can I do shared reading with small groups or one-on-one? How do I choose shared reading texts? How do I keep my students engaged and paying attention during a shared reading lesson? What do…
5 Shared reading mistakes to avoid
TRT #1: 5 Shared reading mistakes to avoid Does shared reading feel like an “extra” that you can’t squeeze into your school day? I get that your days are busy (boy, do I get it!), but shared reading is an essential piece of the balanced literacy model. The good news is that it only takes 10 minutes a day! In this episode you’ll learn 5 common mistakes to avoid as…
How to teach fluency during shared reading
Since you and your students will read the same text multiple times in a week, shared reading is an excellent time for building fluency. Here are some tips that will show you how to teach fluency during shared reading. We’ve reached the final post in my 5-part series about shared reading! Today we’re talking fluency. We often call fluency the bridge to comprehension. If students don’t have to concentrate on decoding…
How to teach comprehension during shared reading
Shared reading is an essential piece of balanced literacy. We can use it to teach our students the skills they’ll need as they advance to higher levels in reading. In today’s post I’m sharing tips for teaching reading comprehension during your shared reading lessons. Have you been following along in my series about shared reading? In Week One, I explained what shared reading is. In Week Two, I gave you…
How to teach phonics during shared reading
Shared reading is a wonderful vehicle for teaching all kinds of reading skills and strategies … including phonics. In today’s post I’m sharing a simple process for teaching phonics skills and decoding strategies during shared reading. Have you been following along in my series about shared reading? In Week One, I explained what shared reading is. Last week, I gave you an editable shared reading lesson template. Today I’d like…
Free EDITABLE shared reading lesson plan template!
As you plan your shared reading lesson plans, it’s helpful to have a template. In today’s post you can download an editable one … for free! Did you read last week’s blog post all about shared reading? If you did, you’re ready to start writing your shared reading lessons. One question remains. What do shared reading lesson plans look like from day to day? I recommend creating lessons that use…
Free reading comprehension passages for early readers!
Enjoy this set of free reading passages for young readers! Without a doubt, one of the biggest requests I get at The Measured Mom is for simple reading passages for young readers. I love to create reading passages, but they take a lot of time. Because of that, I’ve started sharing new reading passages every month on my paid membership site. Here’s a free sample so you can get a…
What is shared reading?
What is shared reading, and what are its benefits? Get answers to these questions and more in today’s post! If you’re little fuzzy on shared reading – or you want to make sure you’re on the right track, this post is for you. Let’s tackle some common questions. What is shared reading? Shared reading is when a teacher and a large group of students read an enlarged text together. There is one…
Free phonemic awareness activity
Looking for something to help learners distinguish beginning sounds? Try this free phonemic awareness activity! A reader asked for a set of clip cards to help her students distinguish beginning sounds. She asked for a set of pictures – three of which start with the same sound, and one that doesn’t. In answer to her request, I created this phonemic awareness activity. The clip cards come in two different levels….
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