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5 Reading Fluency Tricks for BIG KIDS

February 18, 2022 by Erin Beers
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Using Fables to Introduce Literature Circles

February 12, 2022 by Erin Beers
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Fake Readers: The Struggle is REAL!

January 15, 2022 by Erin Beers
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5 Tips for Teaching Close Reading

September 13, 2021 by Erin Beers
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Student Selected Summer Reading

May 30, 2021 by Erin Beers
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Middle School Readers

10-Things Middle School Readers Want You to Know

March 21, 2021 by Erin Beers
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5 Reasons to Implement Reading Buddies

October 16, 2016 by Erin Beers
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Engaging Struggling Readers with Annotation

January 21, 2016 by Erin Beers
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The Day the Crayons Quit for BIG KIDS

September 14, 2015 by Erin Beers
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Back to School Book Favorites: The Recess Queen

July 29, 2015 by Erin Beers
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Boston Celtics ELA Reading Lesson for Middle Grades

March 13, 2015 by Erin Beers
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Upper Elementary ELA Resources and Bonus FREEBIE!

January 14, 2015 by Erin Beers
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