My Literacy Resources

 

 

Reading and Vocabulary Notebooks

Every student has their own reading and vocabulary notebook. There are 5 sections for reading and 5 sections for Vocabulary. Here are some of the documents I use. The ones with stars are from Beth Newingham's or Laura Candler's website. Click back to visit.
Reading Section 1
* Goals *
   
Reading Section 2
* Important Information *
   
Reading Section 3
* Sticky Thinking *
Reading Section 4
* Reading Responses *
   
Reading Section 5
* Book Log *
   
5 Vocabulary Sections

1. Personal Words
2. Languare Arts Words
3. Mathematics Words
4. Science Words
5. Social Studies Words

 

Writer's Workshop

We have a writing binder that is very similar to our reading binders. Sections are...

  • Goals
  • Important Information
  • Drafts
  • Spelling Dictionary
  • Journal
 

These are some mini-lessons that we use during writer's workshop...

  • How to find ideas for writing
  • Brainstorming ideas
  • Adding more detail
  • Creating catchy hooks and smooth endings
  • Creating exciting titles
  • Using better word choice
  • Staying on topic
  • Planning writing/organizations
  • Using multiple paragraphs
  • Using correct endmarks
  • Using other types of punctuation (quotation marks, commas, etc.)
  • Looking for run-on sentences
  • Learning how to help other classmates revise their writing
  • Learning how to revise our own writing
  • Using correct grammar
  • Using a variety of sentences
  • Fluency in writing
  • Types of writing (narrative, persuasive, responses, descriptive, letters, expository, directions, etc.)
  • Capitalization
  • Answering a writing prompt

 

Vocabulary

Roilling with Vocabulary

We use this game to help us review our vocabulary words. Partners use dice to roll and then use the guide at right to quiz their partner.

 

Vo-back-ulary

I write vocab words on sticky notes and then stick them to the backs of the students. No one knows what is on their back. They walk around and students give them clues as to the word on their back.

 

My Favorite Teaching Books

Comprehensive Literacy Resource Grades 3-6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Language Arts Web Resources

These are some websites that I visit frequently for ideas. Check them out!