Desiree Schmidt

I developed these materials to help me recognize my students who are outstanding with a sub as well as help redirect students who struggle in my absence. I added the parent communication piece as well! Enjoy!

A student-generated word wall is an essential component for dual language instruction, but you know what? It's JUST GOOD TEACHING no matter your audience! 1) Gather students in discussion area and letter by letter, ask for nouns that start with each letter. I collected two words for each letter. 2) Give an example of what you want students to do. I have students First- write word; Second- color letter; Third- do a neat/color illustration that takes up as much of the white space as possible. 3)

After putting students' names on the tabs of file folders, I glue these pages on the front and back. As students finish their work and I've reviewed it, I put the papers in the folders (or a parent/student can help with that too). I've also used large manila envelopes for FFs. For years, I left the back side blank, but have found in recent years that stamping Friday's date next to where it should be signed helps parents understand better where to sign. Feel free to send questions my way.

Enjoy a little writing project as you help your students think through improving themselves personally and academically in the new year.