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I am FINALLY going to have my sixth graders for two
consecutive class periods next school term. This of course
will allow me more time to implement 4 Blocks "the right
way" instead of bit by bit.
I have the Modifying 4-Blocks book as well as GOBS of other
guided reading and writing resource books.
My biggest question will be this: In a 100-minute class,
what is my best attack with struggling readers who are
typically 2 or 3 grade levels behind? =)
deb /blockquote>

On 4/18/08, Theresa wrote:
> I am FINALLY going to have my sixth graders for two
> consecutive class periods next school term. This of course
> will allow me more time to implement 4 Blocks "the right
> way" instead of bit by bit.
> I have the Modifying 4-Blocks book as well as GOBS of ...See More
Apr 19, 2008
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I also have a book called "Month by Month Phonics for the upper grades, a second
chance for struggling readers and ELL students."

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I find it useful, as the words they choose for lessons are more appropriate for
older students, but they are going over some very basic rules and pattern...See More
Apr 20, 2008
JJ /blockquote>

Do whole group guided reading with SHORT books and poems. I find you get
through them quickly and they feel they are having success as they are reading
more books than they normally would.

Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes by Eleanor Coerr and Hiroshima by
Lawrence Yep are great books that go togethe...See More
Apr 20, 2008
brad /blockquote>

> On 4/18/08, Theresa wrote:
>> I am FINALLY going to have my sixth graders for two
>> consecutive class periods next school term. This of course
>> will allow me more time to implement 4 Blocks "the right
>> way" instead of bit by bit.
>> I have the Modifying 4-Blocks bo...See More
May 7, 2008


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