Source: indulgy.com via Gwen on Pinterest
"When I say to a parent, "read to a child", I don't want it to sound like medicine. I want it to sound like chocolate.” Mem Fox, Reading Magic: Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives Forever
Wednesday, 27 February 2013
Tuesday, 26 February 2013
Fantastic Site
http://margdteachingposters.weebly.com/writing-skills.html
This site has been developed by a Melbourne (Australia) teacher to share resources. The power points, posters and word documents are free and absolutely fabulous.
This site has been developed by a Melbourne (Australia) teacher to share resources. The power points, posters and word documents are free and absolutely fabulous.
Monday, 25 February 2013
Saturday, 23 February 2013
Six Traits Explanation
http://www.collierschools.com/english/la/docs/Overview6Traits.pdf
From Collier Schools
This powerpoint outlines the history of the six traits and how to use the traits as a tool throughout the writing process.
From Collier Schools
This powerpoint outlines the history of the six traits and how to use the traits as a tool throughout the writing process.
Sunday, 17 February 2013
Literacy Circle Cards
http://www.wisewittyteacher.blogspot.com.au/search/label/reading
Victoria, from the 'Wise and Witty Teacher' has created these free downloadable cards that can be used for group literacy circles. There is also a PowerPoint presentation that you can download to show the different roles.
Follow the link above to her blogspot.
Victoria, from the 'Wise and Witty Teacher' has created these free downloadable cards that can be used for group literacy circles. There is also a PowerPoint presentation that you can download to show the different roles.
Follow the link above to her blogspot.
Saturday, 16 February 2013
Friday, 15 February 2013
Thirty Days to Unlock FCAT Writing Success
http://www.polk-fl.net/staff/teachers/documents/FCATWritingfocuslessons.pdf#page59
'The work of many researchers - Robert Mazano and Judith Langer among them - has provided the research base for educators to finally appreciate the muscle that a strategic teacher wields.'
Thirty Days to Unlock FCAT Writing Success (30-2-06)
'The work of many researchers - Robert Mazano and Judith Langer among them - has provided the research base for educators to finally appreciate the muscle that a strategic teacher wields.'
Thirty Days to Unlock FCAT Writing Success (30-2-06)
Sunday, 10 February 2013
Website for Lower Primary
From pbskids.org
A fact and opinion clip and game.
Source: pbskids.org via Alicia on Pinterest
Inference Picture
From google.com
What are three things you can tell about the person who these feet belong to?
Source: google.com via Rachel Lynette on Pinterest
Inference Picture
From google.com
Why is this man on the floor?
Source: google.com via Rachel Lynette on Pinterest
Inference Picture
From google.com
What do you think is in this person's backpack?
Source: google.com via Rachel Lynette on Pinterest
Inference Anchor Chart
From missklohnsclassroom.blogspot.com
Source: missklohnsclassroom.blogspot.com via Hannah on Pinterest
Saturday, 9 February 2013
DRAPES Approach to Writing
An explanation of the acronym DRAPES and how to use this to encourage students to use persuasive devices in their writing.
Friday, 8 February 2013
6 Traits of Writing
'Down Under Teacher' has created posters and cards for the 6 Traits of Writing. As always, her work is beautiful and would definitely brighten any classroom. She has the six headers and over ninety cards to put underneath.
Thursday, 7 February 2013
Inference
The following inference poster was found on Pinterest. The connection is no longer viable. As soon as I find the owner, I will post the new link.
Inference Pictures
Rachelle Lynette has created an Inference photo board on Pinterest. She has collected a variety of photos that can be used in the classroom to introduce inference skills.
http://pinterest.com/reallyrachel/inference-with-pictures/
This is one of the examples on her board. This photo has been taken from google.com
http://pinterest.com/reallyrachel/inference-with-pictures/
Spelling Rules Posters
Clever Clasroom have created some fantastic spelling rule posters. These posters could be made into consolidations. Take a snapshot and paste into PowerPoint file. Then go to the design button and make image clearer. This file contains 47 pages.
They can be purchased at - http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Spelling-Rules-Posters-47-pages

Clever Classroom also sells spelling posters for older grades.
They can be purchased at - http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Spelling-Rules-Posters-47-pages

Clever Classroom also sells spelling posters for older grades.
Prediction Tune In
Fun photographs to discuss prediction. This twenty-three page booklet is free on TeachersNotebook.com. Created by Leah Offutt.
Source: teachersnotebook.com via Suzanne on Pinterest
Prediction - Lower School
Pause the video at 45seconds
BeforeWhat do you predict is going to happen next?
The images make me think that _______________.
The background music makes it seem like ______________.
AfterI changed my first prediction when I ___________________.
My prediction was confirmed because _______________.
CAFE Wall Cards
'Down Under Teacher' has created these beautiful cards for each CAFE strategy. The link for printing can be found on her website.
Sheena Cameron
Sheena Cameron's latest book Teaching Reading Comprehension Strategies – a practical classroom guide, (Pearson Education 2009),was released in October 2009. The book is based on current research in reading comprehension and outlines how to translate this into realistic classroom practice. (From Website)
http://www.sheenacameron.com/
http://www.sheenacameron.com/
Comprehension Puppets
Primary Concepts sell these comprehension puppets.
http://www.primaryconcepts.com/rdgcomp/Comprehension-Puppets.asp
http://www.primaryconcepts.com/rdgcomp/Comprehension-Puppets.asp
- Paula the Powerful Predictor thinks about what will come next
- Game show host Quincy Questioner asks questions about text
- Clara Clarifier monitors understanding
- Friendly cowboy Sammy Summarizer lassoes the main idea
Florida Centre for Reading Research
FCRR has a vast reading resource collection. Their resources are broken up into K-1, 2-3 and 4-5. There are hundreds of activities to download for free.
http://www.fcrr.org/
http://www.fcrr.org/
Anchor Charts
Nancy from 'Teaching My Friends!' creates amazing anchor charts for her classroom. Here are some of her examples. On her site, you will find detailed descriptions of each chart and how she uses them within her classroom.
http://teachingmyfriends.blogspot.com.au/search/label/Anchor%20Charts
http://teachingmyfriends.blogspot.com.au/search/label/Anchor%20Charts
Melissa from 2nd Grade with Mrs Wade has created this Visualising Poster
Ms Bongers from 'Life in 4B' has created the following anchor chart. Her blog is fantastic and you can find many other resources for reading.
Jennifer Jones from 'Hello Literacy' has created this prediction anchor chart.
Many other anchor charts can be found at Nancy's site.
Sunday, 3 February 2013
Saturday, 2 February 2013
Prediction
Here are some questions from Sheena Cameron (http://sheenacameron.co.nz/) that you can use before and after watching this clip.
Before -
* I think Willie Jones will sing ________________ because ____________________.
* His style of clothing makes me think that he will sing _________________________.
* From other singers I have seen, he reminds me of ___________________ who would sing _____________.
* The song played as he walks on stage makes me think that _______________________.
After -
* I assumed ____________ but _____________________.
* I changed my first predictions after hearing the first few bars of music because _______________
* How much did you rely on your schema? (background knowledge)
* What background knowledge did you have before watching this clip?
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