what are the kids interested in?
just something to think about.
janelle
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>I am needi
I had a parent literacy night with the kids. I teach first... We used the
book Grandfather Twilight... virtually a wordless but not quite ...we examined
the pics and the kids taught the strategy of inferencing to the parents. They
were grouped at a power table (five tables in all) parents a
AWESOME LINK! Thanks!
Kelly W
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got it!? many thanks.
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We usually have a literacy night much like the one you describe but last
year we change up a little. We paired up with a younger grade (I teach 4th &
paired up with our K) to show what a strategy would look like at a lower level
and then at a higher level. We had the kids come with their pare
Deb, I have had great success with the book Halloween by Jerry Seinfeld. You
can show the parents how they are making text to self connections throughout
the book. Also, when I purchased the hardcover several years ago, it came
with a cd of Seinfeld reading the story. The cd often brings back memor
Hi I just did a search last week and these were some of the ideas from
ProTeacher. :)
http://www.proteacher.org/c/874_Family_Literacy_Nights.html
~ Yvonnee
Literacy Specialist
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Reading and /or Writing
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Are you looking for writing ideas too, or just r
Are you looking for writing ideas too, or just reading?
Mary
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> Hi All: I have our Parent Literacy Night coming up this month.? We
> always meet by grade level and don't plan as a whole school.? We
> usually read The Stranger to th
Hi All: I have our Parent Literacy Night coming up this month.? We always meet
by grade level and don't plan as a whole school.? We usually read The Stranger
to the parents and demonstrate and have them participate in various reading
strategies.? I'd like to try something new--does anyone
We are required (by Title I in our county) to ability group for reading. Last
year and again this year I have the above grade level 3rd grade readers. The
Gifted and Talented supervisor purchased the Junior Great Books series for use
with these groups. At first I resisted being told one more thi
Cynthia Rylant's Van Gogh Café is wonderful for book discussions and perfect
for advanced 3rd grade readers. So is the Gold Threaded Dress by Marsden.
Andrea
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Now I get it! That makes the sense I couldn't figure out before.
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> Bev,
> We are partially departmentalized in our fifth grade (we are part of a
> middle school this year). I teach 2 blocks of language arts and my
> own hom
The Tale of Desperaux by Kate DiCamillo is an excellent book that is truly
engaging. I think it is leveled at 4.5, but using it with a group would be
wonderful! Jeanne
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> I am needing some book recommendat
I am needing some book recommendations and suggestions. We are starting a
new book club, enrichment program for our top 3rd grade readers. We do so
much for the lower kids with interventions, etc.. that we have decided we
want to do something a little extra for our top kids. This is to be a fun
Reading your post the word engagement popped into my head. We want the
children to engage in the story.
Not just read the words. Have you ever read aloud, and not know what you read?
I have -I wasn't engaged -I
wasn't taking in what I was reading -I was just saying the words. Well, I do
t
Bev,
We are partially departmentalized in our fifth grade (we are part of a
middle school this year). I teach 2 blocks of language arts and my
own homeroom for social studies and science. Since we switch classes,
I have to be on the same time schedule as my colleagues, which is why
the pr
Check this website: www.pathwaystoreading.com. Look at the online store and I
think you will find a sturdy tray with magnetic letters that will meet your
needs.
Mary
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