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I am teaching summer school and I can't attend my district's step up to writing seminar. I really would like to brush up. Anyone know of writing seminars in late July and/or August in California teachers can attend on their own dime?
Thanks, Stefy
by Tyler Blackthorn
Jul 11, 2012
I've always used "published" reader's theater materials. It seems like everyone's doing the easy way now.
Directions for Instant Reader's Theater [link removed]
by Steve Reifman in Teachers.Net Gazette
Aug 4, 2012
Reading is a tremendously appealing, satisfying activity, and children will become hooked once the adults in their lives consistently build it into their daily schedules. The key is getting children started. The following seven strategies will help even the most reluctant reader become more enthusiastic about the endeavor.
by Teachers.Net Gazette
Aug 9, 2012
How to Use Quotes to Promote Literacy Development By Steve Reifman
In addition to its character-building mission, our “Quote of the Day” conversations also offer a powerful way to promote literacy. When I speak of literacy, I am referring to the specific skills of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and thinking. [Click below to rea...See MoreHow to Use Quotes to Promote Literacy Development By Steve Reifman
In addition to its character-building mission, our “Quote of the Day” conversations also offer a powerful way to promote literacy. When I speak of literacy, I am referring to the specific skills of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and thinking. [Click below to read how Steve conducts the lessons, and how the activity can be adapted for use at home by parents with their children.]
Has anyone used this program? I am using this with my 2nd graders and curious how or when you administer assessments? There are quite a few assessment books and I was wondering if you use those solely and when you give them individually, say the first week of school?
by Ruben Diaz
Aug 29, 2012
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by Justine McGovern
Aug 31, 2012
I've read an article about using Smart-boards in the classroom for interactive reading and writing in elementary classrooms? Does anyone have any experiences with this? or any experience with using Smart-boards in the classroom at all to teach reading and writing? Please tell!
When assessing using the Fountas&Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System, is fluency and words per minute the same thing? We are having that discussion at school. If it asks for fluency-you don't write words per minute- right?
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Actually, I think it would be a great extension activity to have your high readers create the RT from the text.