Teaching the questioning strategy for comprehension is always a tricky one. This year, I came up with a little game to motivate my students to use this strategy. First, I introduced the strategy with this anchor chart (minus the sticky notes): (that's supposed to be a track on the question mark...) I modeled the strategy with "think alouds" as I read a story. After modeling the types of ... Read More about Teaching Questioning as a Comprehension Strategy
Teaching Editing using colored pencils
At this point in the year, my first graders are really taking off with their writing. But, I still get papers turned in with poor conventions. The thing is, it's sometimes from kids who DO understand the "rules of writing". They know where those periods go and they know where they're supposed to put capital letters. So, we started talking a lot about editing. I wrote this sample narrative and made ... Read More about Teaching Editing using colored pencils
May Centers in Action (with a freebie)
I always love May. The weather is (semi) nice and the kids are working more independently. I almost wish it didn't have to end. We don't get out until the middle of June, so I have a bit more time to enjoy this stage. May centers are in full swing and the class is doing so well with them! Here are some pictures of May centers in action. Sorting Stations: How many e's Read, ... Read More about May Centers in Action (with a freebie)
Reading Nonfiction using Sticky Notes (freebie included)
My first graders love to read nonfiction (mainly books about animals).During guided reading groups, we pulled out the small sticky notes. I told them to put a sticky note next to interesting facts. Other times, I've told them to put the sticky notes next to things that they learned on a page. I've also had them put sticky notes next to facts that they think are important for them to remember. Then ... Read More about Reading Nonfiction using Sticky Notes (freebie included)
Read, Think, Match Megapack!
I'm finally finished! I compiled all of my Read, Think, Match pages. I got this suggestion from a follower who bought my literacy menus (which include one of these). This mega-pack has over 80 pages! I included varying levels of difficulty to meet the needs of a diverse group. These can be used in class as seat work, centers, or as homework. They would also be great to include for an emergency sub ... Read More about Read, Think, Match Megapack!
Persuasive letters with rubric Freebie
In years past, to teach persuasive writing, I've had kids write letters to their parents trying to convince them to buy a pet. I'm thinking of doing this again within the next couple of weeks. I spruced up my worksheet with some frames and KPM doodles clip art. I thought I'd share it with you all. To begin, I read this hilariously adorable book: In this book a boy writes letters to his ... Read More about Persuasive letters with rubric Freebie
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