Reading Stems Student Reference Sheet **FREEBIE**
This is a handout of comprehension stems and a format for a weekly friendly letter to the teacher so students can show their thinking about the books they are reading. It's a great addition to a classroom as a poster or as an insert for a Reading Notebook.
Reader's and Writer's Notebooks
Hello and Welcome to AUGUST!! Can you believe it is already August!? Where did the last 2 months go!? I don't know about all of you, but...
Do it nice poster {FREEBIE}
This cute saying came flying out of my mouth this year to the same "customers" :) I am thrilled to have a poster to match! What a good reminder to just do it nice the first time! This freebie comes with four versions for you to choose from including a black and white version AND a smaller version...
Close Reading for Beginners
Well…hello!!! I wanted to share with you what close reading looks like in my class. I always try to teach my students the WHY behind o...
Reader's Notebooks
Reader's Notebook Title Page When I began planning my reader's notebook for the year, I found an example from a colleague that had all kinds of beautiful sections about getting to know yourself as a reader...a timeline of important books in your life, what you know to be true about reading, and other great ideas. But after talking with another friend, thinking about a beginning of the year third grader's capabilities and taking a look at our curriculum guide, I changed my thinking. I still…
Story Wheels
As the year winds down, I want my students to remain engaged, yet give them a chance to have a little fun while they spend their last few weeks with me in elementary school. Now, I use the term "fun" loosely here. ;) It isn't like we are going to be hooting and hollering. I just want them to relax and enjoy themselves, while still keeping things standards based. One thing I did this year with my students is have them respond to the Read Alouds we have been doing using a Story Wheel. This…
Reading & Writing Workshop
Click HERE to Find Out the Secret to Conferring During Reading Workshop! Looking for great 4th-6th grade read alouds? Check out the following blog posts........ http://wildaboutfifthgrade.blogspot.com/2015/12/best-graphic-novels-in-upper-elementary.html http://wildaboutfifthgrade.blogspot.com/2015/07/fifth-grade-teacher-friends-you-looking.html http://wildaboutfifthgrade.blogspot.com/2013/07/its-monday-what-are-you-reading.html…
Redirecting
Have you ever had a practically perfect day of teaching? You know what I mean... the kind of day where the kiddos are right on point. The conversation is academically juicy, kiddos are engaged, and you're wondering why your admin isn't picking today to come do their observations! ;) It's been a while since things have gone so smooth for this teacher. But this week, folks, it happened! (Thank goodness too, after 4 weeks, I was beginning to worry...) Here's how it started... Like I mentioned…
Reading Interactive Notebook: Literature Activities | Literary Elements | Interactive notebooks reading, Teaching literary elements, Interactive reading
Interactive Reading Journals....could be used for almost any subject and the students can use them as study guides/references...you learn better by doing :) More
READING RESPONSE JOURNAL Questions, Writing Prompts, Rubrics | Print & Digital
This Reading Response Journal can be used individually, in small groups, or as a whole-class, making it an ideal resource for independent reading, literature circles, or novel studies! This journal is packed with engaging prompts that encourage close reading, critical thinking, and meaningful writing. Model pages, grading rubric, learning objectives, and common core standards are included…
Work on Writing: Upper Elementary Literature Responses
"Work on writing" center for upper elementary (grades 4-6!) that focuses on literature response. This packet was created for use for my own classroom-- your students will LOVE it! This packet includes: 1.) 7 shared journal prompts (whole class): glue these writing prompts on to the front of a noteb...
"It's All New" Giveaway-All This Week! - The Teacher Studio
If you use journals in your classroom (or interactive reading notebooks) this is a great example of a double entry journal so students understand the expectations that are being asked of them. Leave it up as an anchor chart all year long! More
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Writing about reading: offering students choice in reading responses | TWO WRITING TEACHERS. Tara shares the way she revisioned student response to reading in her classroom. Many possibilities suggested. More