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$Reciprocal Teaching in Math role cards + mini graphic orga$

Reciprocal Teaching in Math role cards + mini graphic organisers - best seller!!

By Robust Reading Resources

This new version of my best selling reciprocal teaching resources for math word problem-solving, has mini graphic organisers for each of the problem solving stages. This version is now one of my best selling resources!!! It supports collaborative

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Math, Critical Thinking, Word Problems

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Task Cards, Centers

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"The Cow Tripped Over the Moon" reading comprehension activities

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“The Cow Tripped Over the Moon” by Tony Wilson and illustrated by Laura Wood was an Honours winner of the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) 2016 Book of the Year (Early Childhood) Honours Award. It was also the focus picture book for

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Critical Thinking, Literature, Reading Strategies

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Graphic Organizers, Literature Circles, Centers

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Australian Multiculturalism - "My Two Blankets" 4H reading strategy + more.

By Robust Reading Resources

“My Two Blankets” by Irena Kobald and illustrated by Freya Blackwood was the winner of the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) 2015 Picture Book of the Year Award. It is a picture book that touches on issues such as refugees,

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Critical Thinking, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Task Cards, Cultural Activities, Centers

$6.00

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Reciprocal Teaching strategy cards + mini graphic organisers - best seller!!!

By Robust Reading Resources

A set of ten role cards designed for small guided reading reciprocal teaching groups. This resource draws on the reciprocal teaching, student-generated questioning and comprehension strategy instruction research. Each card includes prompts to

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Critical Thinking, Literature, Reading Strategies

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Graphic Organizers, Centers

$6.00

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Reading comprehension strategies dice game - read and roll

By Robust Reading Resources

If you download this freebie, I would appreciate it if you would also follow my store.This resource is designed for literacy rotations to reinforce the explicit teaching of the high yield comprehension strategies. All that is required is to print

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Balanced Literacy, Critical Thinking, Reading Strategies

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Activities, Centers

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Higher Order Thinking and Comprehension - The Six Thinking Hats

By Robust Reading Resources

de Bono's six thinking hats are used to support critical thinking and higher order comprehension. Explicit questions are provided for each of the six thinking hats, to support students to think deeply about the text, "The Lorax" by Dr Seuss.

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Reading, Environment, Critical Thinking

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Literature Circles, Task Cards

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Aaron Blabey - "Thelma the Unicorn" HOT reading resources

By Robust Reading Resources

34 pages of higher order thinking reading comprehension resources for the picture book "Thelma the Unicorn" by Aaron Blabey.The reading comprehension activities include: making connections, character traits, word work, the 4H reading strategy, a fun

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Critical Thinking, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Graphic Organizers, Literature Circles, Centers

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Halloween: "Monster Chef" Reading Comprehension Activities

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A reading comprehension resource for the picture book "Monster Chef" by Nick Bland. Includes:4H reading strategy bookmarks, posters and question sortMaking connections graphic organiserCharacter traits graphic organiserVocabulary workStory

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Vocabulary, Critical Thinking, Reading Strategies

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Graphic Organizers, Literature Circles, Centers

$6.00

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Detectives 4H Here, Hidden, Head and Heart Reading Comprehension Strategies

By Robust Reading Resources

A set of posters, bookmarks and magnifying glasses to support the introduction of the 4H Reading Comprehension Strategies (Here, Hidden, Head or Heart). Also included are graphic organisers and questions to support two detective picture books:

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Critical Thinking, Literature, Reading Strategies

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Graphic Organizers, Literature Circles, Centers

$5.00

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Aaron Blabey "The Brothers Quibble" - HOT reading comprehension resources

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52 pages of higher order thinking reading comprehension resources for the picture book "The Brothers Quibble" by Aaron Blabey.The reading comprehension activities include: making connections, character traits, word work, the 4H reading strategy, a

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Critical Thinking, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Graphic Organizers, Literature Circles, Centers

$8.00

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"Detective Dog" by Julia Donaldson - HOT comprehension resources

By Robust Reading Resources

This resource is designed to support the reading comprehension of Julia Donaldson's picture book, "Detective Dog". You will need a copy of the picture book to make the best use of this resource.This 65-page resource includes higher-order reading

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Vocabulary, Critical Thinking, Reading Strategies

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1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Graphic Organizers, Interactive Notebooks, Centers

$8.00

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"The Three Bears (Sort Of)" - Critical literacy

By Robust Reading Resources

Have you ever questioned the ways events are represented in fairy tales? This critical literacy unit guides students to close reading and deep comprehension and analysis of the picture book, "The Three Bears (Sort Of)", by Yvonne Morrison,

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Critical Thinking, Literature, Reading Strategies

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Graphic Organizers, Literature Circles, Centers

$3.00

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Narrative BUNDLE Years 3-7 "The Best Teacher" & "Nails in the Fence"

By Robust Reading Resources

Higher order thinking reading comprehension and writing activities for two narrative texts: "The Best Teacher" and "Nails in the Fence". 52 pages.View a video preview of this resource here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00YcEWnyKjoThis resource

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Critical Thinking, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Graphic Organizers, Literature Circles, Centers

$8.00

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#BestResourceEver HOT - Reciprocal teaching bundle - UK and Australian spelling

By Robust Reading Resources

This is the newest version of my work, which I think is my best and most comprehensive yet.Please refer to the U.S.A. spelling version if that is your location.This set of reciprocal teaching role cards is designed for guided reading reciprocal

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Critical Thinking, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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GATE, Literature Circles

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$Reciprocal Teaching in Math Interactive Notebook Pages$

Reciprocal Teaching in Math Interactive Notebook Pages

By Robust Reading Resources

These interactive notebook pages may be used on their own or used in conjunction with my best selling Reciprocal Teaching in Math cards (and now there is a set with mini graphic organisers too). This resource includes both Australian and U.S.

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Math, Critical Thinking, Word Problems

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Graphic Organizers, Centers

$3.00

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ANZAC Day bundle - HOT reading comprehension activities for 3 picture books

By Robust Reading Resources

Higher order reading comprehension activities for three ANZAC picture books about dogs in World War 1:"The ANZAC Puppy" by Peter Miller"The Red Poppy" by David Hill"Caesar the ANZAC Dog" by Patricia Stroud59 pages!! Includes colour and black and

Subjects:

Australian History, Critical Thinking, Close Reading

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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Printables, Graphic Organizers, Literature Circles

$15.00

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Ladybug Girl, Bumblebee Boy and the Bug Squad

By Robust Reading Resources

14 pages of reading response activities and small group accountable talk prompts based on three of the picture books in the Ladybug Girl series. The reading response activities include Y charts, similes, direct speech, adjectives, nature

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Reading, Critical Thinking, Character Education

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Task Cards, Centers

$3.50

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"Aussie Easter Hat Parade" HOT cross-curricula activities

By Robust Reading Resources

Higher order thinking reading comprehension activities and other cross-curricula resources for an Australian Easter picture book: "Aussie Easter Hat Parade" by Colin Buchanan. 55 pages are included in this resource!Includes:ENGLISH4H reading

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Reading Strategies, Easter

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Literature Circles, Centers

$5.00

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"Alpacas with Maracas" Reading Comprehension Activities

By Robust Reading Resources

"Alpacas with Maracas" is the second picture book in this highly popular series by Australian author/illustrator, Matt Cosgrove. Macca and his best mate, Al enter a talent show and share the importance of persistence with fun and humour.You will

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Reading Strategies

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Centers

$6.00

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Those Darn Squirrels comprehension activities: 4H reading strategy, STEM & more!

By Robust Reading Resources

4H reading strategy4H reading strategy posters, bookmarks and question sortStory MountainCharacter traitsWord work (vocabulary)Art (drawing)Technology (design)QR codesCompare and contrast (text-to-text connections) venn diagramsRead more about the

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Literature Circles, Centers

$6.00

Digital Download PDF (3.23 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Primary, early childhood, adult literacy, numeracy, ESL and pre-service teacher education.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Passionate about children's literature and the teaching of reading comprehension across the curriculum, dialogic approaches and teaching strategies that support higher order thinking, student-generated questioning, deep comprehension and critical literacies.

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Basic Operations, Fractions, Measurement, Numbers, Other (Math), Science, Environment, Social Studies, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Other (Art), Physical Education, Special Education, ESL-EFL-ELL, Health, ELA Test Prep, Australian History, Other (ELA), Life Skills, Critical Thinking, Literature, Classroom Management, Character Education, Word Problems, Library Skills, Writing, Oral Communication, Child Care, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Mental Math, Halloween, Valentine's Day, Decimals, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, For All Subjects, Summer, Handwriting, Test Preparation, Early Intervention, Engineering, Close Reading