Messy Learning

Organize your guided reading groups using this adorable Woodland Animals theme. Includes 5 guided reading groups: fox, deer, raccoon, rabbit, and squirrel, as well as tags to identify centers, etc.

I regularly check in on my student's reading. I check their home reading logs every morning, I informally ask questions during daily five and, once a month, I do a comprehension conference with them. I use my Comprehension Conference worksheet during such conferences. I ask summarizing, predicting, visualizing, connecting and vocabulary questions. The conferences take place the second last week of the month because students must submit a monthly book report. It gives me an idea if they are ready

This product is a checklist of the most basic English Language Arts topics to be taught. Categories include: literary elements, figurative language, reading comprehension skills, writing traits, critical thinking skills and writing style. This detailed list will make planning a breeze!