Synthesizing Made Easy: How To Help Your Elementary Students Master This Reading Strategy!
DOES TEACHING STUDENTS TO SYNTHESIZE FEEL LIKE PULLING TEETH? It sure does…. sometimes. But why is teaching this reading comprehension strategy so hard? There are a number of reasons students often struggle with synthesizing. One- it’s an abstract concept. Asking students to synthesize requires more than just surface-level thinking. They have to think beyond the text in order to form a synthesis. Two - it’s a multi-level strategy. Synthesizing can’t be taug...
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If you have a classroom and a commute, then you're in the right place! The Classroom Commute Podcast is THE place for busy teachers who want actionable tips, simple teaching strategies, and a little fun on your ride in to school! Carpool with Rachael each week as she helps to send you in with a grin! Each week Rachael shares simple, yet powerful teaching tips, ideas, and strategies that will help you become a more effective teacher, and maybe help you enjoy your job a little more!You'll find actionable tips for how to make your lessons more engaging for your elementary students, ideas for including more classroom technology, new activities to implement, ways for building a stronger classroom community, and strategies for all content areas including science, social studies, reading, writing, and math!And of course, there will be a little teacher humor along the way! So - buckle up and let's hit the road on your classroom commute!