Lesson Plans Because of Winn-Dixie: Emotion & Self-Identity 25 Feb 201517 Sep 2015 Kate DiCamillo's book, Because of Winn-Dixie, is a favorite among many.Continue reading "Because of Winn-Dixie: Emotion & Self-Identity"
Reading Strategies Reading Aloud 24 Feb 201516 Sep 2015 This is probably one of the most simple, but useful things I've realized in my teaching experience so far: reading aloud to students is extremely important. I'll say it again,…
Reading Strategies Tea Party 24 Feb 201524 Sep 2015 The name ‘Tea Party’ doesn’t sound exceptionally promising, but this strategy actually has many useful components.Continue reading "Tea Party"
Reading Strategies Story Map 24 Feb 201524 Sep 2015 This is a simple strategy, but one I selected because I like how it maps out not only the story, but the figurative language within it as well.Continue reading "Story…
Reading Strategies Visuals: Storyboard, Open Mind, Literature Portrait 24 Feb 201516 Sep 2015 When working on reading with students it is important to engage them in activities that encourage different ways of learning—visual, auditory, kinesthetic, etc.Continue reading "Visuals: Storyboard, Open Mind, Literature Portrait"
Reading Strategies Mystery Items / Prediction Chart 24 Feb 201524 Sep 2015 A big element of reading comprehension is based on prediction—if students can make good predictions about a text, (whether these predictions come true or not) they are able to have…
