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Daily 5 and Middle School

by LB

Apr 21, 2011

Does anyone here implement the Daily 5 program into their middle school language arts and reading class? If you do, how do you implement it? Thanks!

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Brenda On 4/21/11, LB wrote: > Does anyone here implement the Daily 5 program into their > middle school language arts and reading class? If you do, > how do you implement it? Thanks!

We have implemented a reading intervention based on the Daily Five and CAFÉ menu approach to literacy instruction. We just completed our second year and o...See More

May 22, 2012

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Brenda Benedict I continue to use the Daily 5 format for my middle school reading classes. I am starting to publish a bi-weekly newsletter detailing the issues I have had to deal with the past three years.

You can email me if you are interested in receiving the email newsletter

Jul 12, 2013

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new website for teen poets across globe

by Alexander White

Apr 25, 2011

I live in LA and teach at the Brentwood School. I teach English and Global Studies. I wanted to let you know I launched a social networking site for teens around the world to connect through poetry. It's called One Billion Poets -- [link removed]

The goal is for teens around the world to post and discuss poetry related to the teenage expe...See MoreI live in LA and teach at the Brentwood School. I teach English and Global Studies. I wanted to let you know I launched a social networking site for teens around the world to connect through poetry. It's called One Billion Poets -- [link removed]

The goal is for teens around the world to post and discuss poetry related to the teenage experience in the 21st century (their hopes, dreams, burdens, joys, etc.) I am calling it one billion b/c there are about 1 billion teens in the world, so I believe that that means there are potentially one billion teen poets. Below, I am copying the about us page.

It's not for profit, and all the teachers have to do is show the kids the site.

I am very excited as it's been only a month and people from 60 countries and 48 states in The US have been on site. I already have members from South Africa, England, Hong Kong, and the Bahamas. I have posted on numerous education and librarian listservs. It's been great as kids I don't know from the Bronx are connecting with each other.

I hope you enjoy and that you let your students know and encourage them to join. Please share with your colleagues and teacher friends all over.

Thank you so much.

Approximately one billion people in the world are teenagers. Therefore, there are approximately one billion teenage poets in the world, young adults who can inspire and shape the world through their writing. Teenagers are often labeled as disaffected, disgruntled, and disengaged. However, we see numerous teens around the around the world striving to effect positive change. And frankly, if you are feeling a bit disaffected, that's okay too. The world is complex and tough, and it can be doubly so for teens. One elixir for the disillusionment and frustrations we face is the potency of poetry. Focusing on the four following prompts: Where I'm From, What I Carry, Why I Laugh, and What I Wish, One Billion Poets invites all aspiring poets to connect with each other and to share and reflect on each other's poems. We hope you will all see that although we certainly come from very diverse backgrounds-- sometimes extraordinarily different-- we all share many of the same dreams, burdens, loves, hopes, and emotions. Whether you live in Tunisia or Detroit, Moscow or Mexico City, we believe you all have something salient and beautiful to say about the teenage experience in the 21st century.

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Looking for an AWEsome lesson plan for my observation...

by Cayogal

Apr 26, 2011

I'm a 5th grade teacher of reading/language arts. I'm trying to come up with a really cool lesson to do for my observation next week. I feel stuck because I just can't seem to come up with a fun, creative lesson that will impress my principal. Does anyone have a lesson to recommend? Thank you for any ideas.

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Journeys Reading program

by Alison

Apr 29, 2011

Hi there. Our district is just adopted Journey Reading curriculum last month for the 2011-2012 school year. I am a third grade teacher and I am wondering.......Is there anyone out there that is doing the program and has any input, EX...a way to organize materials, any additional resources you have found useful, websites. I am hoping to organize my ...See More

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Writing chapter summaries of novels

by Lady J

May 4, 2011

I want to require a summary of each chapter read in a fiction book. As a first year middle-school Lit teacher, I want to be clear in what I want the student to do. What guidelines do you give? This is for a very smart student who is having to do some make-up work. Thanks a million!

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Sara On 5/04/11, Lady J wrote: > I want to require a summary of each chapter read in a > fiction book. As a first year middle-school Lit teacher, I > want to be clear in what I want the student to do. > What guidelines do you give? This is for a very smart > student who is having to do some make-up work. > Thanks a million!

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May 4, 2011

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Teri If your objective is just to help the students remember what they have read--ie. giving them something to refer back to--I recommend having them complete a S-W-B-S chart. They're quick and easy to do and the kids usually enjoy them.

s=somebody--name a character (the most important in this chapter) w=wanted--tell what that character wanted ...See More

May 5, 2011

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F/P BAS assessment comp

by ruth

May 5, 2011

When giving the F/P Benchmark Assessment System, do you let the students look back in the assessment reading book to look for answers to the comprehension questions?

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What is story mapping?

by nfm

May 14, 2011

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Santos On 5/14/11, nfm wrote: > .. Story mapping is a visual representation of the plot/characters of a story. It is useful for students' prewriting and comprehension. There are graphic organizers that can help with mapping.

May 31, 2011

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Free Writing Contest for Kids 9-14. Win an Ipad!

by Gina Osnovich

May 16, 2011

Hey guys!

Wanted to let everyone know that Walden Pond Press is accepting submissions for the Juniper Berry Story Writing Contest.

Kids, ages 9-14, can write their own tale of terror and temptation, based on the new M.P. Kozlowsky book, and submit it to the author and other judges for a chance to win an iPad!

Free to ente...See More

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Rochelle On 5/16/11, Gina Osnovich wrote: > Hey guys! > > Wanted to let everyone know that Walden Pond Press is > accepting submissions for the Juniper Berry Story Writing > Contest. > > Kids, ages 9-14, can write their own tale of terror and > temptation, based on the new M.P. Kozlowsky book, and > submit it to the author and oth...See More

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Guided Reading in Grades 3-6

by Angie

May 23, 2011

I would like to order some picture books for grades 3-5 to use in Title Guided Reading Lessons. Know any? Also, I'd like to get books to use with a teacher resource called Guided Reading in Grades 3-6. Does anybody have this book? Can you tell me what student books it has lessons prepared for? THANKS

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