Living a Balanced Life
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 […]
Are the kids in your class unable to follow simple directions? Do you describe your class as chatty each year? When you return from a week-long break does your class forget all of the routines and procedures you taught them? I’m sorry to say that it’s directly related to you AND your classroom management! Classroom […]
