Reading and Writing in Room 314 |
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 Braedon enjoys a new book during Independent Reading time.  Above: Kaitlyn and Ryan use an outside resource to help them revise a piece of writing. Below: Kaylee planning a new piece of writing.   Above: Trenton works on the floor while working on his draft. Below: Campbell working on a draft with her supplies all around her. 
Literacy Websites to check out: Reading · 100 Best Books for Kids - This list was selected by the National Education Association, is posted on the TeachersFirst.com website, and recommends best books for kids grouped by age level. There are also site links to Reading Resources, Storytelling Resources, and Reading Lessons. · Center for Teaching and Learning - Book Recommendations for K-8 students made by students. Check out the rest of the site, the Center for Teaching and Learning was founded by Nancie Atwell. · Cornerstone Literacy - Contains resources for literacy curriculum and lesson plans as well as video clips of teaching. Cornerstone Literacy features the work of Ellin Keene, author of Mosiac of Thought and To Understand. · Guys Read - Started by John Scieszka, this site's mission is 'to offer leadership, practical solutions, a forum, and support to get guys reading.' The site includes Favorite Books for Guys, What You Can Do, and Guys Speak. Books for 'young guys, middle guys, older guys'. · Kidspace - The Internet Public Library KidSpace contains books, magazines, and newspapers from around the world that are freely available via the Internet. · Read On Wisconsin - Jessica Dolye's statewide book club for everyone who enjoys reading and talking about books. · Read Write Think - ReadWriteThink is a partnership between the International Reading Association (IRA), the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), and the Verizon Foundation. The site works to provide educators and students with access to the highest quality practices and resources in reading and language arts instruction through free, Internet-based content.
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 Sean and Kaleb relax on the black fuzy chair with a good book.  Above: Lily and Shea work together to write a book of poetry. Below: Chole and MacKenzie use the "Talk it Out Table" to revise a piece of writing.   Above: Ethan, Kaylee and Ryan look at the chart paper to help guide them in the drafting process. Below: Jesse at the computer working on publishing a piece of her writing. 
Writing · Eduplace - Here you will find graphic organizers that can be used to help students plan their writing. · Kids Space - An interactive website that allows you and your students to read published work of children, and gives students a place to publish online. · National Gallery of Writing - Sponsered by NCTE, this site will allow every US citizen to publish one piece of writing to be housed on this site. Many additional literacy supports for teaching are included as well as places to group writing by school or other organization. · Toondoo - This site allows students to publish comic type writing.
General Literacy
· Make Reading First - Great resource on vocabulary instruction for all grade levels. · National Council for Teachers of English - Something for every teacher at every grade level in almost any area of literacy. · Poll Everywhere - This site enables you or your students to set up polls to be used in literacy or any subject area.
*It is important to make time for reading and writing at home. Students in 4th grade are expected to read approximately 20-30 minutes at home daily as they enjoy books and practice reading strategies that we are working on at school!!! Writing can be fun at home as they send notes, make lists, keep a journal, write letters, etc. |
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