…because it is! It seems repetitive because close reading is reading the same text multiple times. Students may feel bored or uninterested when they read the same text over and…
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…numbers, facts, or statistics in the text. When you carefully look at the data that is shared by the author, you may better understand their perspective. Using mentor text to…
…Students may keep their reader’s notebooks with them to copy anchor chart info. This time is used to read mentor text (if applicable) and create an anchor chart. Anchor charts…
…Read” is a great book to discuss how important it is to just read during reading workshop. Reading will be done in different ways, with different texts to help students…
…arguments that are trying to persuade her family without being argumentative. This mentor text gives the opportunity to discuss the difference between persuasive and opinion writing. The major difference between…
…note, print it on a sheet of labels, stick the label on the postcards, sign them, and stick them in the mail! You can also make your own postcards to…
…so many things to write names on once you receive your class list. Name tags, clothespins, craft sticks (to choose partners, etc.), lockers/desk tags, mailbox labels, folder labels, notebook labels,…
…home. Labeling-If you are like me, I love to label all the things! But it does take time, so don’t be afraid to send things home with students for families…
…question: While reading informational text, it is important to look carefully at the details that are presented when answering questions about the text. We can better understand the questions that…