Reading Workshop: Essential Reading Experiences
PreK–K | Grades 1–2 | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 | Literacy
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Creating Readers: A Case Against Extrinsic Rewards
Grades 1–2 | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 | Reading
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10 Reasons Nonreaders Don't Read — and How to Change Their MindsGrades 1–2 | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 | Oral Language Development Expert advice on how to change the minds of kids who hate to read. Save To Organizer |
Get Real About ReadingPreK–K | Grades 1–2 | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 | Independent Reading Offers detailed suggestions for making the most of independent reading sessions, such as to set the stage with mini-lessons. Save To Organizer |
Teaching Tip: Building Life-Long ReadersPreK–K | Grades 1–2 | Grades 3–5 | Reading | Articles Ten tips to encourage early readers. Save To Organizer |
Teaching Tip: Motivating Students to Read IndependentlyPreK–K | Grades 1–2 | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 | Independent Reading Quick tip about Read-A-Thons. Save To Organizer |
Independent Reading AreaPreK–K | Grades 1–2 | Grades 3–5 | Independent Reading | Articles Giving children time to read independently is an important part of my literacy program. Find tips on how to create a library conducive to... Save To Organizer |
Talking With Brian SelznickGrades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 | Literature | Author Interviews | Visual Arts The author of The Invention of Hugo Cabret and Wonderstruck on motivating reluctant readers, the magnetic pull of movies, and why he’ll... Save To Organizer |
The Best Graphic Novels for Reluctant ReadersGrades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 | Independent Reading | Literature | Book Lists Ten graphic novels and illustrated books that promise to draw in even the most reluctant reader Save To Organizer |
Classroom Library: Everything You NeedPreK–K | Grades 1–2 | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 | Reading Create an inviting classroom library that encourages each student to read. Save To Organizer |
Inside Your READ 180 Classroom: Independent & Modeled ReadingGrades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 | Grades 3–5 | Reading Intervention | Teacher Tips and Strategies Patrick Daley and Janet Allan discuss how to implement the READ 180 instructional routine: Independent & Modeled Reading. Save To Organizer |
Snapshot: Independent Reading in my ClassroomPreK–K | Grades 1–2 | Independent Reading Encourage students to take ownership of their independent reading by asking them to create a unique book box at the beginning of the year. Save To Organizer |
Teaching With Your Classroom LibraryPreK–K | Grades 1–2 | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 | Independent Reading Use your library to encourage independent reading to support vocabulary growth and reading comprehension skills. These ideas will help you... Save To Organizer |
Teaching Tip: Independent Reading TipsGrades 1–2 | Grades 3–5 | Reading | Independent Reading | Articles Questions to help students choose a suitable book for independent reading. Save To Organizer |
Teach with Award-Winning Children's BooksPreK–K | Grades 1–2 | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 Use these lists of award-winning books to supplement a lesson, augment your class independent reading program, or encourage reading at home... Save To Organizer |
Independent Reading ContractGrades 3–5 | Grades 1–2 | Independent Reading | Reading Assessment | Reading Comprehension Give students ideas for reading aloud or quietly, plus writing responses that you can use for assessing comprehension. Save To Organizer |
My Reading RecordGrades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 | Grades 1–2 | Independent Reading | Reading Assessment Encourage independent reading and keep track of what books students are reading by providing students with their own Reading Record. Save To Organizer |
Books: A Series for Every ReaderPreK–K | Grades 1–2 | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 | Independent Reading Whether your students are sports nuts, horse lovers, or beachcombers, we've found a perfect book series to help them stop the "summer slide... Save To Organizer |
Festive Tales for Independent ReadersGrades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 | Independent Reading | Literature | Articles From whimsical encounters with St. Nick to enthralling and enduring folktales, these books invite your students to celebrate diverse... Save To Organizer |
Poetry for Independent ReadersGrades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 | Literature | Articles | Book Lists Discover a world of rhythm, rhyme, and free verse with engaging collections and novels for middle readers. Save To Organizer |
Dragonwings UnitGrades 6–8 | Literature | Writing Activities | Drawing Conclusions | Main Idea and Details Presents organized steps to providing thorough, hands-on lessons in literary analysis, including research, discussion, graphing, and... Save To Organizer |
Independent Reading Self-ChecklistPreK–K | Grades 1–2 | Grades 3–5 | Independent Reading This self-checklist helps students monitor their reading practices on their own. Save To Organizer |
