By conferring individually with his students, Rick Kleine gives out tasks tailored to their needs and reading goals. Because his students have differing abilities, he keeps track of each of their goals in order to follow up with them each day to monitor their progress.
As a child, the authors father was fascinated by rocks.This interest consumed the young boy as he collected them in all of his spare time. People told him that he had rocks in his pockets and in his head. But he never allowed their criticism to detour him. Finally, a museum offers him a great job because a man with "rocks in his head" was just what they needed.
Familiarity with Greek and Latin roots, as well as prefixes and suffixes, can help students understand the meaning of new words. This article includes many of the most common examples.
Included in the article are downloads of Common Latin Roots chart, Common Greek Roots chart, Common Prefixes chart, Common Suffixes chart.
Rosie is a Tibetan terrier whose friendly nature makes her a perfect visiting dog. After a lot of training, she brings comfort to people in nursing homes and hospitals.
In this realistic fiction story, young childrens powers of imagination create the town of Roxaboxen filled with houses, buildings, and stores. Years later, these friends reflect on the memories of their special town.
Ruby wants to fit in with her new class, so she imitates everything her friend Angela does. The teacher, Miss Hart, encourages Ruby to just be herself. At first, Ruby struggles with this idea, but then discovers that she has a special gift to share.
In this story, a boy has a dog named Rugby with whom he is great friends. One day a puppy named Rosie joins the family. Rugby does not want to be friends with Rosie. But a friendship finally develops, even though Rosie is destined to leave and become a guide dog.
This is a template to take a running record of your students' reading.
Instructions are also provided on how to complete the template and analyze the results.
This choice board offers students and families a menu of options for some fun summer learning. There are some attached documents to support the choice board. Have fun!
This document shows a sample schedule for a language block in grade 1 or 2.
This document shows a sample schedule for a language block in the junior or intermediate grades.
e Saskatchewan Literacy Network is Saskatchewan's leader in literacy and essential skills. Our organization engages with government departments, academic institutions, literacy organizations, private companies, literacy practitioners, communities, and learners throughout the province.
Resources are available for adult learners, families and teachers!
This is a reading improvement support handbook that focuses on Grades 1 to 3 effective instructional practices, curriculum reading expectations, assessment and reading interventions. Saskatchewan Reads is available online in English and French at saskatchewanreads.wordpress.com.
This nonfiction text discusses how a fourth grade class at Union Avenue School worked hard to protect the New Jersey shoreline by planting recycled Christmas trees in the sand. The trees prevent high tides from flooding sand dunes, which serve as animal habitats and also protect peoples homes.
This informational, nonfiction selection describes how schools are different in various parts of the world and includes ŕamazing factsĚŇ about these schools. Even though schools are different there is one common thread: school is a place to learn.
A third grade girl named Beany creates a science fair project with her partner, Kevin. Beany is not confident that their project is the best since it does not include flashy props. Beany learns that good science is enough to win the science fair, and she regains her self-esteem through winning.
Get to know the science of reading.
This collection houses resources that support teachers in implementing research and evidence-based practices in the instruction of reading. This collection is being added to and developed and is a "work in progress!" Please continue to check back as we add more resources and links!
"The science of reading has culminated in a preponderance of evidence to inform how proficient reading and writing develop; why some have difficulty; and how we can most effectively assess and teach and, therefore, improve student outcomes through prevention of and intervention for reading difficulties.
Although the scientific evidence base for effective reading has existed for decades, the term “the science of reading” has gained traction in the last few years, potentially leading to misunderstandings. The Science of Reading: Defining Guide provides a firm definition of what the science of reading is, what it is not, and how all stakeholders can understand its potential to transform reading instruction."
You can register to get a free download of the e-book, or purchase a copy on this site.
39 pages; easy/light read.
By Amplify Education. A podcast that dives into different elements of the Science of Reading.