8 Ideas for Assessing Character Descriptions through Theater and Art!
Character Descriptions Teaching character descriptions is one of my favorite standards to dive into with students. It’s filled with possibilities for creativity and connection — and best of all, it can be so much fun! If you’ve hung out on my blog before, you know how much I value formative assessment and staying responsive to […]
3 Reading Independent Activities to Set Students Up for Success
Reading Independent Activities Reading independent activities that establish a community of readers are important to incorporate in the first weeks of school. Teaching students how to read independently in a way that presents clear expectations requires stamina, practice, knowing oneself as a reader and important habits that should be explicitly taught in all grade levels. […]
Reading Inventory for Elementary Students that will Empower Readers
Engage students while learning more about them as readers with a reading inventory for elementary students. Understanding students as readers will provide support in helping them to develop a real love for reading. Understanding our likes/dislikes and past experiences around reading makes a huge difference in better book selection and takes away the chore of […]