Before during after reading anchor chart

Last week we began our Questioning reading strategy. I use the Reader's Workshop model in my classroom and study the seven comprehension s...

As I mentioned in my previous post, I’m trying to incorporate more nonfiction into my reading instruction because of the new Common Core Standards. I recently started using Raz Kids on the iPads for my guided reading instruction because there’s an amazing selection of leveled nonfiction books and they are of high interest to the kids. One of my main goals in reading has been to try to get my students more actively engaged in their reading and get them thinking beyond the text. This week we…

I can't thank everyone enough for the kind words the past few weeks. I was honestly thinking of completely stopping the bloggy world, but I just can't. I can't give up the sharing, the learning, everything. No matter what negative people may be out there. I'll be back tomorrow or Sunday with more of an update, but I wanted to get these pictures posted, because I had some people asking. I need to take some better pictures, but these will have to do for now! The room wasn't totally finished at…

Interactive Charts are a fantastic way to get students involved in a lesson! Anchor charts seem to be popping up everywhere! I love...

Questions good readers ask..before, during, and after a book. Great reading strategy for students during readers workshop or guided reading.

This is a simple example of the reading process to many. You are able to see your understandings before, during, and after! I like how these were put into 3 seperate areas where we can physcially see what is and can go on!

Sorry for the title...it is the best I could do! I must also apologize if all of the crazy "lines" from Talladega Nights are running through your mind right now. {Seriously...I am sorry!} I am SO NOT a Will Ferrell fan, HOWEVER and this is a BIG HOWEVER...my husband makes asks politely for me to watch all of these crazy movies with him. For some reason that funny Ferrell just makes my skin crawl! Geezee...OK onto bigger and better things! I am convinced that I am going to make up for lost…

Readers read with their minds on fire. We think before, during, and after we read. - anchor chart made by holly

Back to school sales have been happening which can only mean one thing: IT’S ALMOST TIME TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL!! For some, that is great reason to celebrate, and for others, it’s a littl…

Questioning Anchor Chart - Thinking Stems - Think Aloud Lesson - 2nd Grade - Owl Moon by Jane Yolen - Credit to @Kristen Rexroad Seth