Create a Schedule for Your Reading Block – Even with Limited Time!
My literacy block is too short. I don’t have enough time to cram everything in! Do these thoughts sound familiar? Depending on the length of your literacy block, you may feel like you are constantly rushing and hustling to get from one thing to the next. Here’s the thing though - more time isn’t the answer! You CAN create an effective literacy block, no matter how much time you have to teach it.
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Make Reading Workshop Work with a Basal Reading Program
Whenever I discuss reading workshop, I often get asked the question, “my school is required to use a basal reading program, but I am really interested in using the reading workshop framework. Can I use this model even if I HAVE to use the basal?” Guess what? YES, you absolutely can! Tune in to hear my top tips on how you can incorporate reading workshop even with a basal reader.
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How Reading Workshop Can Transform Your Reading Instruction
During my first few years of teaching, I was handed a basal reading program. I was told this was the way to teach reading. Well, it didn’t take me too long to realize that it was extremely repetitive and NOT engaging for me or my students. I found myself constantly trying to supplement with other resources.
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Getting Reluctant Writers EXCITED to Write with Jamie Sears from Not So Wimpy Teacher
On today’s episode I am so excited to have Jamie Sears, from Not So Wimpy Teacher, join me! If you know Jamie you know that she is a writing guru and she will be sharing easy ways to make writing easier for teachers that is also exciting for students. Even the most reluctant students will want to participate once you incorporate these ideas!
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