Hope Byrd

Here's a great way to motivate students to pick up a book and read! The Book Buzz foldable is a great supplemental piece to Lucy Calkins Reading Unit Grades 3-5. Have the students create a Book Buzz after reading a book by writing an excerpt, a summary and sharing their thoughts about the book. Better yet, have them rate the book from 1 to 5 stars. This will encourage others to check out the book that someone was buzzing about! :-)

Data is important in measuring student achievement! Not only will it help guide your instruction, it will also help students understand where they are and what they need to do to get to the next level. Developing SMART goals is a great way to move students forward. This Student Development Plan will help students take ownership of their learning by asking those difficult questions that only they can answer. Students will sign off on the plan as well as the parent. This is the perfect time to