We are deep in data in my district! Sing with me… like Alicia Keys… those spreadsheets are on FIRE! So much to teach and so little time. But one thing we can infer about the STAAR test, is that we…
Comprehension Questions for the Guided Reading Table
After reading a text at the Guided Reading table, it’s time for students to discuss and enhance comprehension. Creating those questions as a teacher can be a challenge. Just like there are strategies to teach/support at each level (thanks be…
Writer’s Workshop Portfolios
Do your students keep writing portfolios? Don’t let the word portfolio scare you! If students are choosing pieces of writing and jotting a reflection on that piece of writing- check the box- that’s a writing portfolio. In grades K-5 in…
Currently February
It’s that time again. Thankful to my friend Farley who gives so many of us a REMINDER to blog at least once a month… Listening: I just love this movie! Always have. Totally reminds me of my sweetheart. We watched…
NewsELA: FREE Resource
Hey y’all… I am blogging from 30,000 feet… or something high like that. When I fly, I read blogs, I search Pinterest, I do things I don’t seem to have time to do when I am living my “regular life”….