Get kids talking about relevant issues before you read a book aloud to them by using an anticipation guide. This guide is meant to allow students ... ByTeachergal
This is a scripted minilesson that will help your students add internal thinking to their stories. This lesson demonstrates that writers alternate... ByTeachergal
I created my own rubric for assessing readers during conferences and turn & talks. I think it’s necessary for students to receive feedback on how ... ByTeachergal
Looking for a great mentor text to use with your students so you can lift the level of their narrative writing? If so, then all you need is this c... ByTeachergal
A sophisticated note taking organizer that can be used to help kids figure out the main idea/supporting information of an informational passage. T... ByTeachergal
How do you assess your students when they write poetry? It's hard, right? It's like grading artwork... not easy!
Well, here's a guide to help ... ByTeachergal
Help your students to think more about the main characters in their novels by using these FIVE minilessons to help launch a character study in your... ByTeachergal
A two-page graphic organizer to help students create a thesis statement for a literary essay. Excellent for use an upper grade Writing Workshop (... ByTeachergal
Create a system of rewards in your classroom without ever handing out candy! In lieu of demerits, consider an individual point system that promote... ByTeachergal
Get kids talking about relevant issues before you read a book aloud to them by using an anticipation guide. These guides were created for two of S... ByTeachergal
Assess your students after they finish Number the Stars by Lois Lowry. Three higher-level thinking questions allow them to think about several cha... ByTeachergal
Get kids talking about relevant issues before you read a book aloud to them by using an anticipation guide. This guide was created for Judy Blume'... ByTeachergal
This is essentially a FICTION CONFERRING MENU. 24 teaching points, based off of the comprehension skills, for your reading conferences. You can c... ByTeachergal
Are you trying to figure out how to partner-up your students for Writing Workshop? Well, look no farther than this short questionnaire. Students ... ByTeachergal
Help your students to explore the genre of realistic fiction with these FOUR minilessons (three in reading and one in writing) to help launch a rea... ByTeachergal
Get basic data about your students as soon as they walk through the door! Use this data information sheet to learn about students likes/dislikes, ... ByTeachergal
One of the most important skills a reader can have is the ability to infer. This lesson is completely written out for you and can be used early on... ByTeachergal
Get kids talking about relevant issues before you read a book aloud to them by using an anticipation guide. This guide was created for Barbara Park... ByTeachergal
Tired of writing progress reports by hand? Well, I was too! That's why I created this template. Now I just type in my thoughts/comments for the ... ByTeachergal