Class Organize

A close reading activity to accompany the book "William Shakespeare and the Globe" by Aliki. The activity takes a beginning section of the book to start the reader off with a sense of who Shakespeare was. It also helps a young reader to slow down and take note of the many details. The page numbers in the activity may differ from the pages of the children's book. The activity was created with use of an anthology.

Make the students accountable for their partner reading! Copy and cut this bookmark printable for students to use as they read in Daily 5 or any peer reading activity. The bookmark is a wonderful self-refection tool for application of reading skills. Use the list to the right as an anchor chart for students to choose an appropriate trait for the bookmark. Happy Reading!

Writing things down is a great way to stay organized and it helps us to remember important information. Use this notepad template as a daily organization tool. Create your own "To-Do" categories in the blank template. Just copy (double-sided...saves paper!) and staple together for a teacher's notepad or copy one for each day and attach to your lesson plans. This is a great tool for substitutes and classroom aides to illustrate your daily agenda. Happy Organizing! Shannon Reardon