345essentials

E + R = O represents the phrase Event Plus Response Equals Outcome. This phrase is easily used in a classroom setting to help students process daily events as they occur. The file includes a list of ways to help Responses bring good outcomes. The first page is great to role play scenarios and allow students to draw and/or write about possible ways to handle Events. The following pages are posters that list strategies you can use to Respond in order to have the Outcome you desire.

This flow chart is a wonderful resource for readers and writers. Beginning at #1 students identify a text they will read or want to write. Moving to #2 students determine what the purpose of the text is/will be. At #3 students determine if the text is/will be Fiction or Non-Fiction. Candy is the hook in #4. I use OREOs to teach persuasive form (opinion, reason, examples, opinion), M&M's to teach informative form (main idea=big M&M, supporting details=M&M minis), and SKITTLES to teach narr

Divide class into partners. Partners take turns being teaching partners and student partners. The teaching partner is given a vocabulary card and is responsible to lead a game of hangman. Partners switch roles and a new vocabulary card is given. Once each partner has been the teacher, students draw pictures that help them understand the meaning of the word. Lastly, they write sentences using the word. The process can be repeated with additional words. Student-led and differientiated!