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This download is a 2 page word wall that students can use to collect key vocabulary during reading.Reader's Workshop Quick Chart
This chart shows the instructional formats used in Reader's Workshop. Use this as a planning guide for differentiating reading instruction at all grade levels.Making Words-Words with or and ow
Using the big word "powerful" this document has the letters ready to cut out as well as a recording sheet for the words made. The second page lists words that can be made, patterns to sort, and transfer words.Making Words-Words with Vowel Digraph Patterns ou and oo
Using the big word "solution" this document has the letters ready to cut out as well as a recording sheet for the words made. The second page lists words that can be made, patterns to sort, and transfer words.Spelling Practice Activities-Set 1
This set of 4 activities can be copied, laminated, and cut apart. Place the activities in the Spelling Center or send home for homework and let children choose the activity they want to do for practice. Choice is an intrinsic motivator, so get ready for your students to start practicing on their own!Text Feature Bingo
In order to play, you will first need to teach the features that are commonly found in a nonfiction text: photographs, captions, drawings, tables/charts, graphs, maps, table of contents, titles, and bold/italicized words. Bring in "mentor texts" that have good examples of each of these. Go on searches as a class to see how many you can find in a textbook or encyclopedia. Use the bingo sheet to have your readers find all of the text features in a non-fiction text.Tier 2 Intervention Log
A Tier 2 Intervention Log should be kept on all students who are identified for Tier 2 interventions. I suggest updating the log every 2-4 weeks, usually a few days prior to Tier 2 data meetings. Documentation should be included in the student's Tier 2 data binder or folder to show specific interventions used and the progress made. This information is critical to consider as data teams make important decisions about services needed by students not making progress.Tier 3 Intervention Log
Students who are identified for Tier 3 interventions need specific, intensive interventions in groups of 3 or less. Use this log to document intervention strategies and progress made. This log should be updated weekly as students in Tier 3 should receive 30-60 minutes of Tier 3 interventions 4-5 days per week. These intervention logs should be discussed during Tier 3 data meetings and when considering a referral to special education.Tier 1 Intervention Log
Classroom instruction is the first line of interventions that should be provided and documented. Use this log as a tool for summarizing interventions that take place in the regular classroom. I suggest the log be updated every 2-4 weeks and added to at-risk student files to show recent interventions and progress. Remember, students need more than just 30-60 minutes of interventions each day. Every learning activity is an intervention if the activity is purposeful and planned.5 Ways to Help Your Child Develop Writing Skills
Writing for authentic purposes is critical to developing proficient writing skills. This document offers ways parents can provide opportunities and praise for a young writer's efforts to develop proficient writing skills.Categories
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