Together is Better

Part: 5

Reading, Writing, Math Toolkits

Let’s Talk Small Group Instruction!

What is a Small Group Strategy Lesson?

"A strategy lesson generally includes a minute or two of strategy teaching followed by time for guided practice." -Lucy Caulkins

Students in the group are receiving instruction on the same strategy but are using the strategy in their own books.
Students can be a different levels in the group unlike a guided reading group.
Choosing a strategy comes from your conferring notes, engagement inventories, running records, etc.

Great video by Jo Boaler who is a leading voice in math instruction. She shows an introductory dot card Number Talk.

What's Your Priority? Passion or ProficiencyPassion and proficiency. Both are important. But what's your priority? What comes first? Some teachers know their content, have great strategies, and work hard every day. And yet they aren't getting the results they hope for.

Let's celebrate the amazing things taking place everyday at Monon Trail!

Our youngest readers and writers are being empowered through goal-setting! Pop in to Ashley McCreary's class and have the students tell you about their reading and writing goals!

We had our fourth build-a-lab in reading conferring last month. If you are interested in taking part in this hands-on PD, let me know! We have this available for conferring and minilessons!

Cheri Davis is helping students understand "real reading" and deepen their ability to comprehend. If you are curious, ask her about Comprehension Connections!

Mrs. McClung's students are able to show off work they are proud of by posting it to Seesaw! Come check out her "be proud of yourself" wall in her classroom!

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