Responding to Reading Freebie

This is where I wish I was today.

But I am not.

Enough said.

Instead, I'm enjoying the day by linking up with Jivey

The theme this week is reading groups and
how you have students respond to their reading.

I love to have my students talk about what they've read. If they can discuss it, then I know that they are grappling with the text.

Grappling: to seize firmly; to hold tightly;
to demonstrate mastery

What a great word.

I have a system in my classroom called "Turn and Talk" where students discuss a text with a partner using guided questions. These are questions I have them answer:

*I have made a printable copy of this anchor chart -
just print and assemble!*

You can download it for FREE from my TpT store:

*I think the product is cuter than my original.

I may need to re-create mine! HAH*

I also use these questions for personal respond-to-reading journal prompts. It helps me see what the kids are thinking during and after reading.

In small groups, I use the famous Jennifer Runde's Comprehension Fans:

I bought this packet during a mega TpT sale last year and it was a wonderful buy!

Each reading strategy is grouped together in "fans" with multiple questions to assess your students.

One of the best $5 I've spent! :)

And now it's time to share some of my favorite pins:

1. Suitcase dresser.

I am in love.

My hubby and I LOVE to travel and have
travel-themed rooms in our house. 

Our living room is NYC and our Bathroom is Paris-themed :)

This is on my summer hunting list!

Thanks to Angela at The Teacher's Desk for the pin!

2. Math Read-aloud Recommendations:

This website has an awesome, comprehensive list of books
to use when teaching a myriad of math topics.

3. Minute-to-Win-It Games:

I'm planning my end-of-year party (in 20 days!) and
am going to organize a bunch of Minute-to-win-it games! :)

4. Summer Reading Ideas:

 

Places We Can Read this Summer

I am planning to make a checklist to see how many
creative places they can read this summer!

Tomorrow is another exciting 

Tricks of the Trade!

Field Trips - how do you schedule them, organize them, manage them, etc. What types of activities do you do before, during, and/or after your trips?

Can't wait to read your tips TOMORROW!