Crafting the PERFECT Minilesson
A minilesson has a predictable structure. It starts with a connection to the prior learning. It moves into stating what will be learned th
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Building Reading Stamina
Building stamina in reading is important for young readers. Much like building endurance as a walker or runner, young readers need to bui
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Reading is Thinking Bookmarks
Sometimes the readers in the classroom need a little spark or boost to keep their hard reading work churning.
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Authentic Literacy Experiences EVERY Classroom Needs--No Worksheets Necessary
No one wants to fill out a worksheet! As a teacher, I didn't want to copy them, grade them or even store them! Kiddos don't want t
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Skyrocket Your Students’ Thinking By Creating Authentic Literacy Experiences
Authentic literacy tasks nudge students into a learning zone where they are working and using the comprehension strategies they need to unde
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Supplies ESSENTIAL for your Small Group Area
Supplies ESSENTIAL for your Small Group Instruction Every classroom has a variety of learners at different levels. Small group...
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4 MUST Read Picture Books for September
Today's tip is all about Read Alouds that are specific to September! Now these books can be read at any time of the year, but reading t
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Making Connections Visible for ALL Readers
When we draw young readers’ attention to a particular proficient reader strategy and make it VISIBLE, they are able to “see” how that strate
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I’ve got the structure of Reading Workshop, but now what?
Let’s think about this… Your classroom is filled with unique individuals—different reading levels, different reading interests, personal...
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12 KEY Teaching Points for Launching Reader's Workshop
When launching Reader’s Workshop, students are guided through lessons that will build a community of readers that will grow together.
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Reader's Notebook: How to Set Up This Powerful Instructional Tool
The Reader's Notebook can be the most powerful instructional tool within the classroom. The Reader's Notebook is the place in whic
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What EVERY Classroom Library Needs
What EVERY Classroom Library Needs The classroom library is the life force of Reading Workshop! (and Writing Workshop and Social Studies,...
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