Did you know that students who read for enjoyment are more likely to perform better academically than those who don't? As an educator, it's essential to find ways to engage your students in reading and create a love for literature. In this guide, we'll explore 12 fun reading activities that can help make reading an enjoyable and educational experience for your...
Cloze reading is a wonderful springboard for comprehension. When students complete a cloze passage and have the opportunity to discuss their responses, more significant growth in comprehension takes place. Students not only gain a greater understanding of the concepts introduced in the text, but they improve and expand multiple skills. These skills are five undeniable reasons why you should...
As you know, audiobooks are a great tool for helping your struggling readers with fluency. But there are so many other ways you can use audiobooks in the classroom! Read-along audiobooks are just another unique way to help engage your students to help improve their comprehension, listening, and thinking skills!
Push play on any audiobook and use these activities with...
More like these activities are all about absurdities, and they are intended to help your students grasp this critical thinking skill.
The funny thing about absurdities is that they entertain and build thinking skills. Absurdities are a key component of humor. Because they are fun, absurd activities can turn a reluctant learner into an eager student. And we all need...
Comprehension is that magic moment when your student assimilates information and suddenly “gets it.” That aha moment feels so good! Because comprehension requires a higher level of reasoning ability, once students master this skill, they will be able to tackle new challenges with the ability to think them through and discover solutions.
We’ve put together the following activities that will...
Here at Remedia, we love a good mystery! We’ve found that the mystery genre is a great way to engage students in reading, build comprehension skills, and improve critical thinking. That’s why we’ve put together this four-part series all about the wonderful genre of MYSTERIES!
PART 4: 5 Mysteries Students Should Read
Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes is typically more appropriate for grade...
Here at Remedia, we love a good mystery! We’ve found that the mystery genre is a great way to engage students in reading, build comprehension skills, and improve critical thinking. That’s why we’ve put together this four-part series all about the wonderful genre of MYSTERIES!
Part 3: Activities for After You’ve Read a Mystery
Wanted Sign
Have students create a wanted sign...
Here at Remedia, we love a good mystery! We’ve found that the mystery genre is a great way to engage students in reading, build comprehension skills, and improve critical thinking. That’s why we’ve put together this four-part series all about the wonderful genre of MYSTERIES!
PART 2: How to Read Mysteries with Your Students
Use this mystery story <free download> from...
Here at Remedia, we love a good mystery! We’ve found that the mystery genre is a great way to engage students in reading, build comprehension skills, and improve critical thinking. That’s why we’ve put together this four-part series all about the wonderful genre of MYSTERIES! PART 1: Why should your students read mysteries? High-InterestMysteries will get and keep your students’ attention!...
Improve high-level, critical thinking skills and you're sure to improve reading comprehension, problem solving, writing skills, and more! We’ve gathered five important higher-level thinking skills, defined the skill, and suggested a way for you to help improve that skill. These tips are a terrific way to give your students the tools they need for success in school as well...
