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I just got a job teaching ELA, but it is unique class --
called an 'extension' class for 'support' for struggling
readers. I teach MS.

I had little in the way of texts to work with until today --
I have managed to scxrounge up enough books now for even my
lowest level readers to at least have something to read.
There is no curriculum, and I have not seen any of the kids
scores yet; we just tested them for this year yesterday.

I took one reading course in grad school and it was taught
by an adjunct sub -- kind of a rip off -- bc the professor
quit at the last minute. My teaching experience lies more in
teaching literature and writing, but I love reading and
really want to be able to help these kids!

I am wondering if any of you have any ideas where to begin.I
do have one copy of the "Reader's Handbook" and could
possibly copy lessons from that if need be. I am at a real
loss.

Also needing ideas to decorate the bulletin board outside my
classroom. Cant be anything to precious as the paper and
trim we put up has already been ripped down twice by our
rambunctious middle schoolers.  

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