Living a Balanced Life
Can we talk about the first week of school? There are three types of teachers when it comes to planning for the first week. TEACHER #1: I plan to use all the “Get to Know Me” worksheets & Crafts to fill my days. I will read a few “First Day Jitters” books. I am going […]
Are you a fan of mentor texts? Personally, I think they are a necessity that all teachers should utilize. Literature that is rigorous and can be read multiple times will make the perfect mentor texts. Choosing mentor texts should be intentional and planned. NO WINGIN’ IT ALLOWED! You’ll want to look for poems, articles, picture […]
When a young reader finishes a book, what’s the easiest way to measure comprehension? In my opinion, asking a reader to recount or retell is a great first step. Recounting and retelling, are both great skills that readers should be able to accomplish. Standard #2 of the Common Core Standards says to determine central ideas […]
