Teaching ELA can feel like a bit of a juggling act. You have to keep all the balls in the air—figuratively speaking—and ensure your students are getting the most out of their lessons. That’s why daily language reviews are such an awesome tool—they’re quick, easy to implement, and they get your students engaged in the material. Let me tell you more about why I love them!
What is a Daily Language Review?
A daily language review is a quick assessment or practice activity used to review language skills from previous lessons. It can include anything from sentence editing and grammar exercises to vocabulary building and reading skills review. The key is that it should be something that takes no more than 5-10 minutes to complete and can be done independently or with a partner.
Why Should I Use Daily Language Reviews?
Daily language reviews are great for several reasons. First of all, they provide instant feedback on how well your students understand the material you’ve covered in class so far. This means that you can quickly assess any misunderstandings or gaps in knowledge before they become bigger problems down the line. Additionally, daily language reviews also provide additional practice opportunities for those students who need extra help mastering certain concepts or skills.
How Can I Incorporate Daily Language Reviews Into My Curriculum?
The best way to incorporate daily language reviews into your curriculum is by making them part of your regular classroom routine. Try setting aside a few minutes at the beginning or end of each lesson for students to complete their reviews. To be most effective, plan a few minutes to go over the answers together as a group and discuss them. This will give students a chance to correct mistakes right away. Check out my favorite printable and digital language reviews on TPT.
Daily language reviews are an awesome way for upper elementary teachers to ensure that their kids stay engaged and get the practice they need without taking up too much of their valuable time in class. With almost not prep work, these activities can be seamlessly incorporated into any curriculum and provide instant feedback on student understanding of key concepts and skills. So, if you haven’t already incorporated these into your classroom, now is definitely the time to start! Give it a try—your students will thank you! Here is a free week to get you started!
