Learning Through Lit
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I have a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Elementary Education and am a National Board Certified Teacher in Literacy. I am the creator behind Learning Through Lit resources. Here you will find resources to aid elementary students in comprehension skills. I have a bachelor's and master's degree in Elementary Education and am a National Board Certified Teacher in Literacy: Reading Language Arts. I
02/04/2026
I Survived THE CHILDREN'S BLIZZARD, 1888 (Lauren Tarshis) Discussion Cards Friends, you will be AMAZED at the level of student engagement using these cards! I love using them SO much!Increased reading comprehension is the goal of this resource.This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level stude...
02/04/2026
Magic Tree House EVE OF THE EMPEROR PENGUINS Discussion Cards Friends, you will be AMAZED at the level of student engagement using these cards! I love using them SO much!Increased reading comprehension is the goal of this resource.This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level stude...
02/04/2026
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MR. POPPER'S PENGUINS Atwater DISCUSSION CARDS Friends, you will be AMAZED at the level of student engagement using these cards! I love using them SO much!Growth in reading comprehension is the goal of this resource.This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level stude...
08/09/2025
THIRD GRADE ANGELS Spinelli - Written Response Comp (Answer Key & Read-Aloud ) Optional Freebie:Click here to hear me read this book aloud to your students. · Geared toward pencil/paper, whole group, and independent work, while also giving opportunity for handwriting skills (and typing skills if you use the Easel version)· Well-suited for your textual learners who make c***e...
08/09/2025
FOURTH GRADE RATS Spinelli - Discussion Cards (w/Answer Key & Read-Aloud) Optional Freebie:Click here to hear me read this book aloud to your students. The Science of Reading includes student discussions as a component of effective reading instruction. It emphasizes the importance of language development and comprehension, which are facilitated through interactive discuss...
08/09/2025
THE BEST SCHOOL YEAR EVER Barbara Robinson - Discussion Cards (w/Answer Key) The Science of Reading includes student discussions as a component of effective reading instruction. It emphasizes the importance of language development and comprehension, which are facilitated through interactive discussions about texts. Engaging in text-based discussions helps students actively u...
08/09/2025
I Survived The Attacks of September 11 Tarshis - Discussion Cards (w/Answer Key) Optional Resource:Click here to hear me read this book aloud. The Science of Reading includes student discussions as a component of effective reading instruction. It emphasizes the importance of language development and comprehension, which are facilitated through interactive discussions about texts...
05/24/2025
I Survived THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, 1776 Discussion Cards (w/Answer Key) I have two formats for my novel activities. Both of these activities align with science of reading research and both aim to improve reading comprehension.1) Constructed Response (a.k.a. Comprehension & Text Evidence)· Geared toward pencil/paper, whole group, and independent work, while also giv...
05/24/2025
I Survived THE BATTLE OF D-DAY, 1944 Tarshis * Discussion Cards (w/Answer Key) I have two formats for my novel activities. Both of these activities align with science of reading research and both aim to improve reading comprehension through citing text evidence, answering constructed response questions, and summarizing.1) Comprehension & Text Evidence· Geared toward penci...
05/23/2025
Magic Tree House STAGE FRIGHT ON A SUMMER NIGHT Discussion Cards (W/Answer Key) I have two formats for my novel activities. Both of these activities align with science of reading research and both aim to improve reading comprehension through exposure to new vocabulary, citing text evidence, answering constructed response questions, and summarizing.1) Comprehension & Text Ev...
05/23/2025
Magic Tree House SUMMER OF THE SEA SERPENT Written Response Comp (w/Answer Key) I have two formats for my novel activities. Both of these activities align with science of reading research and both aim to improve reading comprehension through exposure to new vocabulary, citing text evidence, answering constructed response questions, and summarizing.1) Comprehension & Text Ev...
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05/26/2025