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8th grade balanced literacy teacher manual pdfs
Running a Battle of the Books Competition
Are your students in a reading slump and need some motivation? Battle of the Books will do it! Battle of the Books is a highly engaging reading incentive program that is perfect for the classroom or as a school wide event. We know as educators that the more students read, the better their outcomes are in fluency, word decoding, vocabulary acquisition, and more. This program infuses some competition and excitement into what we hope children are doing already: reading a lot and reading with purpos
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3rd - 10th
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Helicopter Man Teacher Resource
Resource Description:The 'Helicopter Man' Teacher resource offers a comprehensive four-week book club experience centered around the novel "Helicopter Man." Through a structured approach, this resource aims to engage students in critical analysis, thoughtful discussions, and creative expression as they explore the themes, characters, and events of the book.Teachers can utilise this resource to facilitate a dynamic and immersive book club experience for students, spanning four weeks of guided/int
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6th - 9th
Millions By Frank Cotrell Boyce Teaching Resource
This comprehensive book club resource is designed for a five-week study of the novel "Millions" by Frank Cottrell Boyce. The resource provides chapter summaries, discussion questions, and thought-provoking notes to guide students through meaningful discussions and reflections on the themes, characters, and events of the book. Each week focuses on a set of chapters, allowing students to delve deeply into the narrative and explore its complexities.The first week introduces students to the setting,
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4th - 8th
Close Reading Cheat Sheet with 4 Different Lenses
Looking for a basic overview of what close reading is? Included are key points to get you started!
If you've already started close reading, use this is a cheat sheet or quick reference guide to the four main lenses:
-text evidence
- word choice
- structure
- point of view
Steps include --
Reading through a lens!
Finding a pattern!
Developing a new understanding!
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1st - 12th
The Great Father's Day Adventure
As the sun dipped below the horizon, Timmy nestled into bed, with Mr. Whiskers curled up at his side. He closed his eyes, dreaming of his father's smile when he received the treasure of love that Timmy had found. And in that moment, he knew that the greatest adventure of all was the love shared between a father and his child.
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3rd - 8th
Guided Reading Binder Bundle
Need to organize your guided reading materials and plans? This binder gives you forms to help keep guided reading groups, plan, and even individual student info organized. Keep track of which group you meet with and when. Keep track of what you learned, and what still needs to be taught! Enjoy. Please rate this product!!
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PreK - 12th
Reading Fluency Task Cards | Distance Learning
This is a set of 20 task cards that will let your students practise their Reading and fluency in a fun way. There is also a list of suggested uses. These can be used as an independent literacy centre activity or as a small group or whole class activity.
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2nd - 8th
Interactive Reader's Notebook: Starter Pack
This Reader's Notebook Starter Pack has everything that you will need to get you started using a Reader's Notebook.
1. Getting Started: Ways to set up a Reader’s Notebook and get students started.
2. Tools for the Reader’s Notebook: A set of tools and strategies that students can cut out and glue into their Reader’s Notebooks.
3. Book Project for a Reader’s Notebook A book project that includes Book Analysis and Book Talks that last all year long. 4. Resources Things you should read to get mor
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2nd - 9th
Literacy Teaching Strategies
Every teacher needs a booklet of strategies for teaching literacy!
This portfolio contains teaching strategies for reading, writing and oral language that range from kindergarten to year eight. The porfolio gives a quick breakdown of what the strategy is (how to implement) and also what you will get out of using the activity. Examples/Pictures or Worksheets are included when applicable.
examples include:
reading - story cube, think of three, running record
writing - open mind (character anal
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PreK - 8th
Ages and Stages of Literacy Development - Ages 3-12
Many parents wonder if their child’s reading skills are developing at the normal rate. While there are individual differences, there is a general progression of skill development. It is recommended that if you child has not attained the skills outlined for his/her age, that a school-based meeting be scheduled. Following this, it is likely that a referral to a specialist (e.g. Speech and Language Pathologist) may be necessary to provide an in-depth check on your child’s development. Research clea
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PreK - 8th
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FREE Webinar and Facebook Live Information from Jen Bengel
Hello everyone!I wanted to make it REALLY easy for you to register for any upcoming free webinars, download free workbooks for taking notes, and scroll through all my Facebook Live archived videos on my blog.I hope this resource helps you find your way through all the free professional development I have available for teachers and schools!Simply download this free resource and click on images and text to get to the right place! Best wishes to all!Jen
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K - 12th, Staff
Scripted Metacognition Full Mini lesson Plan
Detailed metacognition reading strategy lesson plan. Plan includes topic, materials, connect, explicit instruction, active engagement, link, independent practice, group wrap up, and thinking stems.
Everything a teacher needs to know and say when teaching this important reading strategy. Comprehension matters! Reading is thinking!
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2nd - 8th
How to Teach the Reading Workshop with a Basal
I have had many teachers ask me how they can use the reading workshop model when they are forced by their districts to teach with a basal reading series.
I have been in this same position as a third grade teacher for many years.
This has led me to create this free resource that offers just one way I have taught the reading workshop, while still teaching with the basal reading program my district has required me to use in the past.
I hope you find this resource helpful!
I'm all about helpin
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1st - 8th
Writing Compare/Contrast, Summary and Sequencing
This 25 page 'how to' manual helps you teach expository paragraph writing for compare and contrast, summary and sequencing. It utilizes an organizing template that is based on brain research, yet fun to use. This manual contains teacher notes, directions and student activity pages. Students report that they can see their ideas clearly, so it is very easy to transfer them to paragraphs.
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3rd - 8th
Speaking Benchmark Activities for Middle and High School Students
Often a speaking activity can be used across content area and grade levels. Thefollowing ideas can be adjusted to fit the needs of your topic of study or area ofcurrent focus (informative, persuasive, etc.)Consider using these as “practice” activities in preparation for the speech you willscore on the official scoring guide.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Empower the Future: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Mega Bundle
Ignite meaningful conversations about justice, equality, and the enduring legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with this comprehensive and engaging Mega Bundle for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Packed with a diverse array of resources suitable for various grade levels, this bundle includes: MLK Jr. Biography Pack: Dive into the life of the iconic civil rights leader with detailed reading passages, comprehension questions, and thought-provoking activities. I Have a Dream Writing Prompts: Inspire your s
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
How to Organize Ideas for Writing Expository Paragraphs
This 3 page free preview of my 'how-to' guide helps you teach expository paragraph writing for summary, compare and contrast, and sequencing. It utilizes an organizing template that is based on brain research, yet fun to use. This guide contains teacher notes, directions, and student activity pages for writing paragraphs. Using the Simple Organizer, students can clearly see their ideas, and transfer them into paragraphs.
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4th - 8th
20 activities to prepare a grade one level student for math and literacy
Here are the 20 activities to prepare a grade one to ten level student for math and literacy. And these are very effective
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PreK - 10th
Reading Conferencing for Individualization
Formative Assessment for Independent Reading Must Be Ongoing!
Make that time count with individual reading conferences. Conferring one on one with readers can make a huge difference in how much they get out of the time spent in class and at home on reading independently. Research has shown over and over again that the more time students spend reading self-selected texts, the more proficient they become with comprehension, vocabulary, and language skills. Conferring with readers helps them tra
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3rd - 8th
CLEAR METHOD Presentation for Rigorous Responses
Complete instructional tool to guide students through creating an audacious question and then responding using CLEAR Method ©2023 Angie Ryg.Talk time and activity included in directions.
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3rd - 8th
Shared Reading 5 Day Schedule
Here's the perfect 5 day outline for shared reading with some key points to follow. Fits into your reader's workshop in just 10 minutes a day!
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3rd - 12th
Implementing Socratic Circles in the Secondary Classroom
Are you looking for a way to have engaging face-to-face discussions in your classroom? Socratic Circles encourage students to have deep discussions where they defend their own ideas while questioning, clarifying, and adding on to the comments of others. They also teach students to evaluate the quality of a discussion. This guide will assist you in setting up your classroom for a Socratic Circle conversation, provide a list of student behaviors and procedures for the Inner and Outer Circles, an
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6th - 12th
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Close Reading Directions and Text Dependent Question Rubric!
These two pages are great for running a PD on close reading, teaching new teachers about the close reading process, or even as a reminder to yourself about all of the steps! The close reading directions take you through all of the phases and scaffold the directions and objectives in an easy to understand manner. The text dependent question rubric gives students an easy to understand layout of the expectations!
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2nd - 12th
The Sign of the Beaver Book Talk Teacher's Guide
Book Talks are designed for small group reading instruction. The teacher's manual includes:
- Tips for determining reading groups, for guiding the discussions, and for maximizing the impact the group has on the whole class. Books Talks are student-directed with the goal being to improve reading interest and ability by encouraging student participation and ownership in the process.
- Questions, quotes, and discussion starters to guide students as they learn to engage in the reading proce
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4th - 8th
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