Vocabulary is one of the largest gaps in my classroom and is a huge barrier to comprehension and success on state testing. Morning work is a perfect time to focus on building their vocabulary skills. The set has word wall cards, interactive notebook.
It's one thing to teach concepts like characters, setting, and plot. Most kids get these without too much trouble, but it's another thing to teach your kids to find the theme of a piece of literature. This higher level thinking, much more abstract re