As teachers, we spend a lot of time preparing activities for our students. We prepare morning work activities, center activities, guided reading activities, and the list goes on… But, the truth is, not every activity needs hours of preparation – in fact, all of that prep is probably taking time away from more important tasks….
Reading
Homograph & Homophone Picture Books
Homophones, homographs, and homonyms can be confusing for students. Picture books are a powerful tool to use when helping students unpack the meaning of these words. Through powerful illustrations and examples of multiple-meaning words in context, students will have the support they need to determine the meaning of these words. Below are some of my…
Teaching Students Multiple-Meaning Words
Students interact with multiple-meaning words on a daily basis. They’re in the books they read, the TV shows they watch, and a part of daily conversations. However, multiple-meaning words and homographs can be very tricky for students, especially ELL students! Hence why it’s important for teachers to explicitly teach students these words and how to…
