We all want our students hooked on reading, right? I’ve been using reading workshop with my classes since 1995, and that’s actually when I started doing the Book Pass! I read about it in a red teacher binder of English activities, and it’s been a hit every year. When we finish the pass, I have students swarming over the books! They’re asking me to reserve titles for them and…
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Independent Reading
6 EASY Ways to Differentiate Instruction
Let’s face it, our students come to us with an incredible array of both talents and needs. When faced with the task of differentiating instruction, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. I admit, I was one of those who said, “Yeah, right, with the little planning time I have, how can I possibly create different plans for all my levels of learners?” Plus, sometimes I just think, This is 7th grade,…
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Independent Reading – Simple Tricks For A Successful Reading Workshop
There’s nothing more wonderful than seeing students reading books of their choice. Yes, actually reading! And as a teacher, there’s nothing more satisfying than to hear a student say, “I didn’t really read much, but since we’ve had to do independent reading, I’ve found some authors I really like.” In my 7th and 8th -grade classes, independent reading takes place both in the classroom and at home. You’ll need to decide…
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