mentor texts · Read Aloud

A Small Shift in Read-Aloud

Read-aloud is more than a time to build comprehension. It’s also an opportunity to help students see how writing works. With one small shift, you can turn everyday read-alouds into powerful invitations for students to think and act like writers.

charts · classroom signage · IRA · Kristi Mraz · tcrwp

Interactive Charts

Taking Kristi Mraz's chart-making course at the July Writing Institute was so helpful to me.  Kristi really got me thinking about having a take away item (made with a post-it note) that you can hand to kids if they need a reminder to do something.  In addition, she encouraged the use of illustrations on charts. … Continue reading Interactive Charts