INSTRUCTION: Modelling is a very important part of the writing process. In the article on litdiet they explain that a teacher must model before starting instruction. By creating an anchor chart it allows a teacher to model and then gives the students a way to reference their work.
Activities Like.....Blog Hoppin' Linky Party {with freebie}
I'm excited to join my friends over at Blog Hoppin' to share a couple of activities I like love using in my classroom! These activities are super easy to prepare and keep my students engaged in their learning...win-win! First up...Roll & Retell Let's face it, checking for understanding and answering comprehension questions can get BLAH real quick! To keep my students engaged in answering and asking questions about key details {R.L.1.1}, I have them play a dice game called Roll & Retell. My…
Inference Activity and Hands on Reading Comprehension, INFER: It's in the BAG
Inference: It's In the Bag Reading GAME. Perfect for inferring reading comprehension skills, test prep, and intervention RTI groups. TeacherKarma.com
Host a Book Tasting in Your Classroom!
January is rolling along and my kids (both my school and actual kids) are finally readjusted to our routine after winter break. While in real life, I find January-March the three most difficult months to endure because the weather hurts my face, at school it's a different story. January-March are, I think, the BEST months of teaching! By this point, students are well-acclimated to the schedule and expectations, and there is no looming break to look forward to. The weather, as I already…
Letter Combinations and Blends Chart
We have had several requests for the above "Letter Combination" chart. We alternate this chart with the below "Blends" chart every day. Students chant it as "ay, ey, ai See kids play, etc." They see these letter combinations in their reading and use them in their writing. These two charts are also kept in easy eye-sight for students to refer to as needed. Smaller charts are also put into their writing folders and reading bins earlier in the year to use as reference tools.
Parts of Speech Practice Activity or Center L.2.1e L.3.1a
Teach parts of speech so that they stick!Students highlight or underline the parts of speech they see in these activities. Use for a whole class lesson, a center, homework, and test review. Great for second graders and third graders.What Others are Saying:"This resource was the turning corner for m...
BALANCEDLITERACYDIET :: index :: Balanced Literacy Diet
Story retells with puppets are a great way to build oral language - students can make their own puppets, too!
Bright Idea: Flashlight Friday!
Students read to self in the dark using flashlights every Friday...flashlight Friday!