In this era of widespread social media bullying, consider giving students a subtle nudge toward mutual respect and class cooperation. We often think that behaviors follow attitudes, but the reverse can also be true. Mini prompts toward good relationships have the potential to have a great impact. When students are encouraged to find small qualities in their classmates, individual self- esteem and confidence improve, and class cooperation is boosted.

The texture can be familiar or different; each has its own special attraction.It pleases both the body and the soul.

Prior knowledge is MORE IMPORTANT than main idea, supporting details, cause/effect, predicting, clarifying, questioning, summarizing.--all skills that most reading teachers teach daily.

This research study* describes five types of “comprehenders” in a typical reading class. By analyzing which particular type your students might be, you can gain insight into how to help them improve their understanding of text.