(Almost) Paperless Literature Circles. As a result of literature circles being integrated into my fourth-grade class' weekly routines, students independently read books of their choosing on a regular basis, and any collaboration they had regarding these books was mostly facilitated by them.
Here's a glimpse into my fourth-grade classroom, and one way to run (almost) paperless literature circles. Background. A meeting place for a world of reflective writers. The Poem Farm. FUN Critical Thinking Activities. For Students in Any Subject The experts on STAAR, such as the Texas Education Agency, the Lead4Ward team and Regional Service Centers tell us that there are some very specific things that we need to do, and other things we should let go of in order to prepare our students for the state assessment.
In addition, these strategies can also deepen and broaden their knowledge. Allow for more collaboration on rich content between students (student-centered)Provide higher level thinking questionsGive ample wait timeIncrease critical thinking through authentic instructionFollow the DETAILS of your TEKSKnow the vertical alignment of your TEKS and collaborate with other grade levels The following are ideas for activities that you can use in conjunction with our curriculum in order to help meet some of these criteria, as it is necessary to adjust our mindset from TAKS driven packets to STAAR rich conversations and activities. Talking Chips. K-3 Links. All About Balanced Literacy. Shared Reading is a link in helping students become independent readers.
It allows the teacher to model and support students using prediction and confirming skills. It allows less confident students the chance to share stories/articles/poetry in a nonthreatening situation. It focuses on the meaning, fun, enjoyment, characters and sequence of a story and allows them to relate it back to their own experiences. It promotes discussion, problem solving and critical thinking by students. Shared Reading is an interactive reading experience. Independent Reading: 101. What is Independent Reading, Really?
Independent reading is any time carved out of your day in which your students are reading self-selected books that are a "good fit" for them. There are different kinds of reading that may be going on in your room during this time and it will look different from classroom to classroom.The focus of this time is to support, encourage and validate your students as they grow as readers, through all of their ages and stages.
The main components of independent reading are outlined below. When do I find the Time? Teaching With a Mountain View: Anchor Chart Tips & Tricks. It's no secret that I have a "thing" for anchor charts.
My readers know it, my students know it, my colleagues know it, my husband knows it... I can't help it--they have changed my classroom! They have made my walls interactive instead of stagnant. 25 Anchor Charts for Teaching Writing. Anchor charts are a great way to make thinking visible as you record strategies, processes, cues, guidelines and other content during the learning process.
Here are 25 of our favorite charts for teaching your students all about writing. The Why Behind Writers Workshops Source: The First Grade Parade First and second graders will draw inspiration from this fun-filled anchor chart about why we write. Make this chart applicable to older students by expanding on each aspect with a specific audience or goal. Ideas-for-Third-Grade-Mentor-Texts-June-25-2014.pdf. Teaching Resources for 3rd Grade Teachers. Mrs. Lockett's 3rd grade math pinterest board. 3rd Grade Geometry. 3rd Grade Math Vocabulary Resources. Free 3rd Grade Resources Online – Fun Resources for 3rd Graders Printable– JumpStart. In 3rd grade, 8 and 9 year olds are gradually transforming into more mature learners.
As they begin to learn from their reading and complete assignments independently, parents and teachers can help them along with JumpStart’s free, printable 3rd grade resources. 3rd Grade Resources 8 and 9 year olds are more independent learners. However, this does not make the role of parents or teachers any smaller.
Responsive Classroom- Knowing 3rd graders. Reader's Workshop. This website is designed and maintained by Karen A.
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