#1: Reader Response Rectangles
I use these critical thinking stems with the very first story I teach! We start with picture books like The Stranger
I've updated the frames on the work mats to allow for more writing space, so if you already own this set, please redownload it.
This work mat example focuses on the emotions of characters. As my year progresses I use the work mats version again when groups have novel studies. The work mat becomes my spring board for group discussion. For example, with this work mat, I would discuss how the author uses the emotions the character is having to enhance a scene or chapter. That's CCSS standard: CCSS.RL.5, then we can make a comparision to other topics with other novels. (CCSS.RL.9)
#2: Word Work Vocabulary Analogies
I love these cards for my word work center. My students always need to work on vocabulary skills, but more important, they need to work on making connections between the words. I use these in both my centers and in my interactive notebooks. They are a quick and easy way for your students to interact with vocabulary, then expand and have them write about the connections!
I also loved how Erin from I'm Lovin Lit used these in her classroom. You can go {HERE} and read her post.
Finally, I'm also going to be getting my Book Raffles organized.
This is one of the best ways to get students hooked on reading right when the school year starts. You can read about how I use book raffles {HERE} and you can pick up the FREE book raffle tickets I made {HERE}
I hope to see you in Vegas! If you are going please introduce yourself! I'm a shy gal, but I would love to meet you and expand my teaching PLN!

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