Reading Teachers Chatboard

Comprehension Strats with Chapter Books

by AvidReader

Aug 13, 2010

I am wondering if there is a list out there with what chapter books are taught with the various comprehension strategies. Does anyone have one or know where I can find one? Thanks so much!

Diane On 8/13/10, AvidReader wrote: > I am wondering if there is a list out there with what > chapter books are taught with the various comprehension > strategies. Does anyone have one or know where I can find > one? Thanks so much! > Find yourself a copy of a great book called Strategies that Work (by Harvey and Goudvais?). It is all abou...See More

Aug 13, 2010

RTI: For how many minutes?

by Quynn

Aug 14, 2010

If your school does RTI (Response to Intervention), how long of a period do you have set aside for it? Thanks!

Bren Love We have RtI and we have a 30 minute intervention 4 times a week. We also have a 30 minute workshop along with a 90 minute instructional time.

Aug 15, 2010

I want to create a "club" that will encourage students in Middle School to read the Newbery Medal books.

The problem is, I don't know how to set it up. The reading will be on their own, but I'd like to present awards or incentives for doing this. We have an awards ceremony at the end of the year as well so something could be tied into tha...See More

Newbery Book Club??

by Carrie

Aug 14, 2010

Jensdoingit On 8/14/10, Carrie wrote: > I want to create a "club" that will encourage students in > Middle School to read the Newbery Medal books. > > The problem is, I don't know how to set it up. The reading > will be on their own, but I'd like to present awards or > incentives for doing this. We have an awards ceremony at > the end of t...See More

Aug 21, 2010

Daily 5 and CAFE

by Sarah T

Aug 15, 2010

I attended a training with the two sisters last month,a nd am currently leading a discussion group with two of their books. Has anyone out there implemented these systems in their classroom? What results have you had?

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ckids On 8/15/10, Sarah T wrote: > I attended a training with the two sisters last month,a nd > am currently leading a discussion group with two of their > books. Has anyone out there implemented these systems in > their classroom? What results have you had?

Aug 26, 2010

ckids On 8/26/10, ckids wrote: > On 8/15/10, Sarah T wrote: >> I attended a training with the two sisters last month,a nd >> am currently leading a discussion group with two of their >> books. Has anyone out there implemented these systems in >> their classroom? What results have you had?

I started teaching lessons usi...See More

Aug 26, 2010

summer reading ideas needed

by Sarah T

Aug 15, 2010

I am trying to find some examples of successful summer reading programs. Tried one this summer and it was a flop. How do we get them to read inthe summer? Especially in low SES areas?

Julie Niles Petersen Sarah,

I just wrote a blog post wrapping up a six part series on a silent reading institute I attended. Towards the bottom of the post, I share a link to a chapter about studies that have been conducted where researchers try different things to see what is most effective for getting students to read over the summer. The chapter is called, ...See More

Aug 15, 2010

1/2 Combo

by Jaimee

Aug 17, 2010

I am teaching a 1/2 combo using Open Court. Any suggestions on how to teach both grade level Open Court subject matter in the same day?? I have taught combos in the past, but never with seperate curriculms. ANy suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!

Reverse DOL

by smsteacher

Aug 18, 2010

Instead of doing regular DOL this year, I am wanting to do it in reverse. Does anyone have experience in doing this? If so, I would love to know how you set up your lesson(s). Thanks.