Creating a culture for successful independent reading
I highly doubt there are many teachers out there who debate the value of independent reading for elementary students. The
Taking Reading Status with Independent Reading
Today I want to share with you a little something that I have done in different forms for YEARS. Do
10 Ways to Create a Culture for Reading
Developing a love of reading seems to come naturally for some students, but for some–it takes a loving teacher to
Launching Reader’s Workshop and Independent Reading
One thing I know to be true about fourth graders and intermediate students is that there is no ONE thing
Why Mentor Texts?
There are a billion resources out there that are stressing the importance of using “mentor texts” to help students develop
Readers Workshop, Record Keeping, and System Failures!
True confessions . . . I am a terrible organizer. TERRIBLE! I have spent 40-something years being pretty on the
“Just Right Books” and other independent reading tips
Some things just need repeating, and I am starting to see a few of my fourth graders slipping in their
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