I'm here to share some of my Must-Have Resources for Reading and Writing Workshop. My top must-haves include: A great classroom library that is organized for your students, easy for them to use, and contains a whole plethora of books is so important. Students need to feel like they have access … [Read more...]
Compare and Contrast Two or More Characters in a Story {Freebies Included}
I'm back for the next part of our character development lesson using Verdi by Janell Cannon. For this lesson, I will be sharing how we used the book to compare and contrast two or more characters in a story, drawing on specific details from the text. To read the first blog post in this series, … [Read more...]
Student Data Tracking Binders Implementation Update and a Giveaway
I just want to give my readers a quick heads up! I have completely updated my Student Data Tracking Binder implementation blog post. You can read the updated post HERE. I edited the post to make it even easier for you to implement in your classroom! It's a great system, and I have seen … [Read more...]
Talking to Parents About the Common Core Standards
Many of you fabulous teachers have parent/teacher conferences coming up, and this is a great time to make some very important connections with parents. A question I receive quite often is, "How do you explain the Common Core Standards to parents?" That's such a great question! Let's face it, reading … [Read more...]
Walking Through Standards Based Grading: Part 3 and a Teacher Data Tracking Tool
I am back for part 3 of standards based grading (click here to read part 1 and click here to read part 2). Not only am I back to share the "HOW?" of standards based grading, but I'm also here to share with you an incredible reporting tool I created that I am so excited about! Let's get down to … [Read more...]
4th Grade English Language Arts/ Literacy Assessments and Teaching Notes
I am back with a product update! 4th Grade ELA Assessments are posted! I am so excited! CLICK HERE or the button below to check out a closer and more detailed preview! I've decided to create a 30+ page preview so that you can really see what is in this assessment. Below are a few … [Read more...]
Walking Through Standards Based Grading: Part 2
I'm back for part 2 on standards based grading. For those of you interested in the what or part 1 of this blog series, click HERE to check it out and click HERE to read part 3. For this next post, I am going to break down the why of standards based grading. Since we are all familiar with the … [Read more...]
Walking Through Standards Based Grading: Part 1
It has been my goal to really dig deep into standards based grading to help you better understand it. The idea of standards based grading aligns PERFECTLY with my Student Data Tracking Binders (click HERE to read up on these) and my Standards Based Assessments (click HERE to read up on these), so … [Read more...]
Khan Academy Part 2: The Data
Now, for part 2 of Khan Academy: The DATA The data this site provides to both the teachers and the students is pretty awesome. What makes it even more awesome is that the data is created automatically as your students work through their knowledge maps on the website (see part 1). Here is how … [Read more...]
Implementing Student Data Tracking Binders with Assessments Mid-Year
Please know that while some of this post contains content for upper elementary teachers, the information about Student Data Tracking Binders and Assessments is for grades 2 through 6. I've been getting a lot of questions lately about implementing my Student Data Tracking Binders and my Standards … [Read more...]
