Teaching Tools

Small Group Weekly Planning Form

  • Dec. 13, 2011, 6 p.m.
How do you plan small group instruction time plus additional time small group interventions for Tier 2 and 3? Here is a guided reading planning guide and example of how to schedule Tier 2 and Tier 3 in addition to Tier 1.

RTI Master Schedule Example

  • Dec. 13, 2011, 6 p.m.
A sample of a master schedule for RTI Tier 1, 2, and 3 (reading and math).

RTI Data Meeting Flowchart

  • Dec. 12, 2011, 9:09 p.m.
Follow these steps for successful RTI Tier 2 or 3 meetings.

Teaching Point of View

  • Nov. 13, 2011, 6 p.m.
This presentation provides definitions of types of point of view found in literature, as well as questions the reader can ask to identify the point of view.

November Writing Prompts

  • Nov. 12, 2011, 6 p.m.
Thanksgiving is a time of showing appreciation. Here is a narrative and an expository writing prompt related to the meaning of Thanksgiving.

Math Websites for Assessments and Instructional Ideas and Tools

  • Nov. 9, 2011, 6 p.m.
This is a list of websites where you can find free (yes I said free!) tools for assessing and teaching math.

Reading Component Labels

  • Nov. 9, 2011, 6 p.m.
This is a pdf of reading component headings that can be used to establish a strategy board and label authentic literacy activity choices for students to make during independent work time.

Reader's Notebook Tips

  • Nov. 6, 2011, 6 p.m.
Need tips for setting up and organizing a reading journal or notebook? This document details the purpose and suggests sections of the student notebook.

Quick Chart for Planning Reading Interventions

  • Nov. 6, 2011, 6 p.m.
This 2 page planning documents lists meta-cognitive strategies proficient readers use (page 1) and research-based strategies that teachers use to develop meta-cognitive strategies (page 2).

Reader's Theatre Website List

  • Nov. 6, 2011, 6 p.m.
Reader's theaters are just a click away! Here are eleven websites with free downloadable scripts you can use with your students.