Building a Community of Readers and Writers by Carrie Leestma https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy What needs to be in place in order for students to use their literacy behaviors and skills on Day 1? (Session 1) en-us 2019-08-01 13:36:55 UTC 2025-12-14 18:24:08 UTC hello@padlet.com Time for reading independently https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/373441176 Either classroom library is set up and at least parts are accessible and/or baskets are on tables with variety of genres, levels, topics for student choice.]]> 2019-08-06 15:48:01 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/373441176 Time for independent writing https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/373441457 Include planned opportunities for students to verbally rehearse generating their ideas.  Paper and other materials are available for writing.  Writer's notebooks might not be ready to use yet.]]> 2019-08-06 15:50:13 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/373441457 Specific Lessons https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376111889 Teachers need to specifically teach students "how" they read books, how to build stamina, etc.  ]]> 2019-08-21 17:55:19 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376111889 Paper Choice https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376111938 Variety of paper choices so students can pick the ones that matches their writing piece/story.]]> 2019-08-21 17:55:28 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376111938 Variety of books https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112117 You need to have a variety of genres and authors as well of levels of books that students will fine interesting.

]]> 2019-08-21 17:55:50 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112117 Expectation of number of books in box https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112136 Variety of genres
Where I keep my box
How do I organize my books in the box?


]]> 2019-08-21 17:55:53 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112136 Places to read and write independently / flexible seating https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112140 2019-08-21 17:55:54 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112140 Writing CHOICE https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112176 Allow students to choose what they want to write about.

]]> 2019-08-21 17:56:00 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112176 Organized Materials https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112192 There needs to be an organized place for supplies and materials.  Kids need to know where to find what they need to write.]]> 2019-08-21 17:56:02 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112192 Materials easily accessible ankerr1 https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112250 2019-08-21 17:56:13 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112250 Place to store https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112275 Where will I keep my books and how to take care of my books when they are in the book box]]> 2019-08-21 17:56:17 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112275 First Twenty Days lessons https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112293 Day 1 introduce the concept that reading is thinking and that when everyone is doing independent reading, we keep the room silent so everyone can think.]]> 2019-08-21 17:56:19 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112293 Accessi https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112322 2019-08-21 17:56:24 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112322 Accessible to students- important to think about the location of the book boxes. https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112328 2019-08-21 17:56:24 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112328 M https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112348 2019-08-21 17:56:27 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112348 Supporting ownership of the role of Book Boxes. https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112353 Discussion around what might work for the class/community of readers. Talking with Ss about what might be systems to support their choice and organization of books boxes.  How many books is just right?  How often should book boxes be refreshed?  What space in the classroom works best for accessibility?  Developing a plan and process for book boxes with the class to gain ownership.]]> 2019-08-21 17:56:28 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112353 Ma https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112355 2019-08-21 17:56:28 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112355 Mat https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112359 2019-08-21 17:56:29 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112359 https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112378 Protocol for choosing a productive partner]]> 2019-08-21 17:56:30 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112378 https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112405 Students have a variety to choose from]]> 2019-08-21 17:56:34 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112405 Students need to know where to keep the book boxes. They also need to know when and how to get books for their book boxes. https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112422 2019-08-21 17:56:37 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112422 Classroom Library https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112447 An extensive classroom library set up in such a way that children can easily access the books.]]> 2019-08-21 17:56:41 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112447 T aldibenedett https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112457 2019-08-21 17:56:42 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112457 Interest survey https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112481 In order to make sure you have books that interest students so they can have those as choices to place in their boxes

]]> 2019-08-21 17:56:47 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112481 Creating a schedule for students to switch out books weekly. https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112585 2019-08-21 17:57:05 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112585 Choice https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112628 Allowing students a choice in what they read or what topic they write about. ]]> 2019-08-21 17:57:13 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112628 Opportunities to cultivate a community where all ideas are valued so partners feel comfortable sharing ideas with one another. https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112644 2019-08-21 17:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112644 Texts that reflect the students in the classroom https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112645 2019-08-21 17:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112645 Useful https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112648 2019-08-21 17:57:22 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112648 Use https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112662 Making the notebook something that students can use and refer back to throughout the year. ]]> 2019-08-21 17:57:22 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112662 Choice and Time to talk about their books. https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112768 2019-08-21 17:57:34 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112768 A system https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112769 There needs to be a system in place for organization of the classroom library, and procedures for students to choose and return books. ]]> 2019-08-21 17:57:34 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112769 Variety of materials/ tools that are out and accessible to students. https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112770 2019-08-21 17:57:34 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112770 Mentor Texts ankerr1 https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112771 Variety of texts in a central location to refer to when writing or supporting partners with feedback or for teachers to use during conferring.]]> 2019-08-21 17:57:34 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112771 Independence aldibenedett https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112778 Label/picture labels to allow students to be independent when retrieving and returning materials]]> 2019-08-21 17:57:35 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112778 https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112807 labeled book boxes available for students]]> 2019-08-21 17:57:40 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112807 Book talks https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112818 Teacher initiates and let's children know they will participate too - in book talking wonderful books that someone in the class might like. Consider co-creating a book talk anchor chart of recommendations.]]> 2019-08-21 17:57:42 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112818 When https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112833 When are appropriate times to go book shopping]]> 2019-08-21 17:57:44 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112833 Resources https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112906 Resources should be in the notebook or folder to foster independence.]]> 2019-08-21 17:57:57 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112906 https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112961 Varied books in their book boxes including books that are ]]> 2019-08-21 17:58:05 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376112961 Morning Meeting https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376113002 Morning Meeting is a great way to teach, model and practice communication between partners and small groups. It also allows students to "listen" if they aren't ready to speak.]]> 2019-08-21 17:58:13 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376113002 What might be ways to teach routines within the context of reading/writing workshop? If we want students to learn how to transition from whole group to independent reading, then practice that while also pulling a small group of students. https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376113022 2019-08-21 17:58:18 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376113022 https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376113028 Practices and procedures for turn and talks]]> 2019-08-21 17:58:19 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376113028 Writer's Notebook https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376113055 A place for students to generate ideas, plant "seeds", try things out... to develop their writer identity.]]> 2019-08-21 17:58:23 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376113055 Widely defining reading and writing for students at all levels and honor approximations for where students are (allow for drawing) https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376113114 2019-08-21 17:58:32 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376113114 Include books read aloud to the class https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376113165 2019-08-21 17:58:39 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376113165 Book Talks https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376113198 The teacher needs to designate time to do activities that share and get students interested in the books.

]]> 2019-08-21 17:58:45 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376113198 Flexible ankerr1 https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376113308 There is not a "one size fits all" notebook. It is a tool to support ideas and writing that fits the intended purpose, student, and audience. ]]> 2019-08-21 17:59:04 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376113308 Consider Adding... aldibenedett https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376113538 -Correction tape
-A variety of pencils, felt tip pens, crayons, markers, etc.
-paper choices
-Premade stapled books
-Reference materials (alphabet chart, high frequency words, name chart, other helpful anchors]]> 2019-08-21 17:59:44 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376113538 Baskets with a variety of books both interest and levels for students to select from until they learn class library procedures. https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376113593 2019-08-21 17:59:56 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376113593 Choice https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376113666 Give students choice in what they will read from the classroom library.]]> 2019-08-21 18:00:09 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376113666 https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376113670 Students may be given a seating choice so that they can be in a variety of spaces]]> 2019-08-21 18:00:10 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376113670 https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376113685 Finding out what students are interested in reading, Interest Surveys]]> 2019-08-21 18:00:12 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376113685 Writing independently https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376113704 Begin with story telling with the emphasis on telling.]]> 2019-08-21 18:00:18 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376113704 Students need to be actively part of planning the routines https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376113750 2019-08-21 18:00:25 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376113750 For Teachers Too! ankerr1 https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376113842 Teachers should keep their own writer's notebook to model and teach with during whole group, small group, and conferences. ]]> 2019-08-21 18:00:40 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376113842 Posing the question to students, what might they say we need in our writing center? What do writers need to make books? Students can make decisions about the tools they might need during WW. https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376113988 2019-08-21 18:01:05 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376113988 Writer's Notebooks https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376114087 Begin with Heart/Home/Footstep maps - filled with pictures and words of story ideas]]> 2019-08-21 18:01:20 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376114087 Routines https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376114200 Students are taught to get them/clean up/ take care of books/ some time may be quiet and then louder at other times]]> 2019-08-21 18:01:39 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376114200 building a relationship with a long-term partner https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376114304 2019-08-21 18:01:57 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376114304 https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376114336 Teacher models how to use book boxes.]]> 2019-08-21 18:02:01 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376114336 A visual map of the room with the "good spots" to read https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376114445 2019-08-21 18:02:18 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376114445 Developing the listening part (not just the talking part) of partnerships -- how might this look and sound? https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376114602 2019-08-21 18:02:49 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376114602 Talk Scaffolds for Writers/Partnerships aldibenedett https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376114618 2019-08-21 18:02:51 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376114618 Resources https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376114850 Writing folders with the resources should be accessible for students to use when needed...not just during the Writing block. ]]> 2019-08-21 18:03:39 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376114850 Writing Partners https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376115050 LOTS of opportunities for students to talk, share, and confer with their partners. ]]> 2019-08-21 18:04:13 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376115050 Word Wall https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376115100 WW is nearby or easy to see/use as a resource]]> 2019-08-21 18:04:19 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376115100 Questions/Sentence Frames https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376115237 Giving students the language necessary to have conversation and give feedback.  ]]> 2019-08-21 18:04:42 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376115237 Practice talk moves with social topics https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376115250 Give students time to practice conversation skills with safe and easy topics.]]> 2019-08-21 18:04:44 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376115250 Independent reading selections must be books that students can practice what they have learned in guided reading. Lack of engagement is sometimes when a students selects a book that he or she cannot read. Choice needs to be guided. https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376115328 2019-08-21 18:04:58 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376115328 Where to purchase https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376115352 A good place to purchase brightly colored book boxes that fit on desk easy is Really Good Stuff.  They come in bundles so it brings the price down.  They are good quality so they will last a long time.

]]> 2019-08-21 18:05:04 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376115352 Shopping Time v. Reading Time https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376115664 Helping students understanding when it's time to shop and when it's time to read, so that students don't spend days shopping without reading]]> 2019-08-21 18:06:05 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376115664 Making the library interesting and engaging https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376115808 Make the kids want to shop the classroom library.]]> 2019-08-21 18:06:34 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376115808 Choice https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376115821 Let students have a book that they chose just because it interests them even if it isn't their level, but also holding them accountable to read good fit books, too. 

]]> 2019-08-21 18:06:37 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376115821 Other materials to include: journal, post-its, writing tool, other resources students can choose to practice reading (HF word bookmarks, FCPS alphabet chart, poetry from shared reading, published class books) https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376115911 2019-08-21 18:06:49 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376115911 ndgentner https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376115924 Making writing more inviting by saying we are going to "make" books instead of "write" books]]> 2019-08-21 18:06:51 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376115924 Writer's Block https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376116061 A location where students can get ideas for writing if they are "stuck". Notebook, chart, recipe box, etc. ]]> 2019-08-21 18:07:27 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376116061 Ownership https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376116683 writer's notebook can allow students to take ownership of their thoughts/ thinking. Allows for creativity and personalized as a safe space for their writing & ideas. ]]> 2019-08-21 18:09:33 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376116683 Time is sacred! https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376116871 In some schools independent reading time is part of the master schedule as well as blocked into Reading Workshop.  Also ensuring that the time for independent reading and writing is sacred--no bathroom or water breaks--so that students begin to depend on that time and look forward to that daily routine.

]]> 2019-08-21 18:10:16 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376116871 Teach students the qualities of a helpful partner. How does a partnership work to help one another? https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376117851 2019-08-21 18:13:00 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376117851 Using the folder in two ways. One side is for pieces they are still working on, and one side that is clearly labeled in a way for the students to share writing with their teacher that they are ready to look at. https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376117905 2019-08-21 18:13:09 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376117905 Routines for Book Shopping https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376118129 Students know when they can access the library and when they can switch their books. They are taught procedures on when they can get new books and how to return books to the class library/]]> 2019-08-21 18:13:47 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376118129 Ownership of boxes https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376118292 Every year in my classroom, I would purchase cardboard magazine boxes from IKEA or Amazon and allow the students to paint them on day 1. It allowed them to create the box they would use all year and give them a sense of belonging to the books that would be stored in it. 

]]> 2019-08-21 18:14:14 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376118292 A Book Tasting https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376118394 Set up tables with tablecloths and piles of books and let kids speed date the books. ]]> 2019-08-21 18:14:32 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376118394 Teach students how to have a conversation - keeping the line of thinking going, etc. https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376118452 2019-08-21 18:14:38 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376118452 Make time for partners to meet. https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376118636 2019-08-21 18:15:10 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376118636 Parnt https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376118766 2019-08-21 18:15:27 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376118766 Partner Talk https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376118768 Students have opportunities to talk to classmates about their reading. They share their ideas, ask questions, make predictions as well as get book recommendations.]]> 2019-08-21 18:15:28 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376118768 Book Bags https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376134950 Book bags can be used instead of book boxes to save space. Bags have a pocket where students can decorate their name on an index card to personalize their bag.]]> 2019-08-21 19:03:01 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376134950 Variety https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376135106 Rotate books in and out of the library. Add some that support specific units of study, or introduce a new genre, author, etc.]]> 2019-08-21 19:03:33 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376135106 Daily Partnerships https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376135333 Creating the daily routine of reading and writing partnerships from the beginning lets everyone know that what they share about their reading and writing is valued in the classroom.]]> 2019-08-21 19:04:23 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376135333 Make time at the beginning of the year for students to personalize their writer's notebooks. They should have complete ownership over their writing/choices https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376135334 2019-08-21 19:04:24 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376135334 Have students review the books they read and display the reviews along with the books in the classroom library dmgoate https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376135514 2019-08-21 19:05:02 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376135514 Book talk new books to the library dmgoate https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376135712 2019-08-21 19:05:47 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376135712 https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376135780 Letting the students get to know their buddy so they have commonalities and connections when they discuss books. It is nice to keep buddies together for a little while so they have consistency around their conversations and can go deeper rather than starting from scratch if buddies switch too frequently. ]]> 2019-08-21 19:06:04 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376135780 Book shopping might become part of the morning routine. Maybe one table shops each day of the week. https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376135850 2019-08-21 19:06:20 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376135850 https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376136235 Honoring the book shopping system you put into place and holding students accountable for the amount of books they choose so they are never without something to read and can anticipate what will keep them going until the next time they book shop. ]]> 2019-08-21 19:07:32 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376136235 https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376136452 Everything easily available and ways for students to access them on their own without waiting for teacher input. That shows that you value time used wisely and gives students ownership and independence. ]]> 2019-08-21 19:08:12 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376136452 Writing Formats https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376136704 Exposing students to and allowing for an assignment to be completed through various forms of writing (ie/ blog/journal, letter, essay, etc.)]]> 2019-08-21 19:09:02 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376136704 Writer's notebooks https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376137360 Show students examples of writer's notebooks or comments about notebooks by writers they may know.  It's interesting to hear/see how they use notebooks to hold ideas, materials, artifacts for future writing.]]> 2019-08-21 19:10:54 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376137360 Keeping it to BOOKS https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376137373 Often times the books box can function as a catch all. The book box should be dedicated to literacy items (books, shared reading stories, poetry notebooks, etc.) ]]> 2019-08-21 19:10:58 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376137373 Grades 5-6 Book Bags crhaines https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376137669 The Container Store carries sturdy zip baggies our students use to store pencils, stickies, Readers Notebook -- everything they need for RW.   It's easy to transport to the Meeting Area for the minilesson, and all the materials are on hand.

]]> 2019-08-21 19:11:52 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376137669 students https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376137738 2019-08-21 19:12:04 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376137738 students need to have books they can actually read in their box. have a rule you must read your reading group books first then can move on to free read https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376137743 2019-08-21 19:12:04 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376137743 Variety dmsalussolia https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376137749 Student choice w/a variety of genres, topics, levels etc. 

]]> 2019-08-21 19:12:06 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376137749 Have a variety of books that will interest the students. Talk to the last years teachers about what books your students enjoyed. Fill the library with magazines, newspapers, books, etc.. Show the students what is available and start book talks right away sacarr2 https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376137950 2019-08-21 19:12:48 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376137950 Teach a mini-lesson and have conversations on reading engagement- what are the conditions like when they last were really into a good book- was it light or dark, comfy chair vs hard backed chair, on the floor, quiet vs with music. Have kids try reading in a variety of spots. Then kid watch and have conferences on how their choice made reading better or challenging. This is a JS strategy. amcarroll1 https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376137968 2019-08-21 19:12:53 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376137968 Volume https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376138085 If teachers are trying to build reading stamina, students need to have enough books in their book box to keep them engaged for an extended amount of time.

]]> 2019-08-21 19:13:16 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376138085 Multilevel & Multilingual smblanton https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376138103 Depending on the class you may want materials available in a wide variety of levels that represent the cultures you anticipate in your class and some may be bilingual or monolingual in a language other than English.]]> 2019-08-21 19:13:20 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376138103 etinkelman https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376138129 From Keller Literacy]]> 2019-08-21 19:13:27 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376138129 Book Talks to give students a chance to get excited about books in you classroom library. jematyas https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376138379 2019-08-21 19:14:15 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376138379 Partners from Day 1 https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376138716 Having reading and writing partners assigned from day 1 so kids can engage in conversations immediately. Reassign long-term partnerships after you've gotten to know your kids, their needs, skills, etc.]]> 2019-08-21 19:15:13 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376138716 Teachers akmckenrick https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376138842 2019-08-21 19:15:34 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376138842 Pairs of Teachers participate in a partnership while students watch in a fish bowl style akmckenrick https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376138870 2019-08-21 19:15:40 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376138870 Oral Rehearsal Time smblanton https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376139206 Most students benefit from a short time to orally rehearse in order to gather their thoughts and decide how to start writing.]]> 2019-08-21 19:16:46 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376139206 jematyas https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376139305 Teach what students should do if they get stuck during independent writing.]]> 2019-08-21 19:17:06 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376139305 Sh smblanton https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376139545 2019-08-21 19:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376139545 Partner or Share Time smblanton https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376139549 Literacy is a very social act. Readers want to share good books and writing.]]> 2019-08-21 19:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376139549 Student Created Personalized Word Wall Notebooks clkrockel https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376139604 When wall space is limited, students can have their own personal word wall notebooks to keep with them and add to when they learn a new word, spelling, etc.  When students have ownership of their words, they are more engaged and excited to add to it.

]]> 2019-08-21 19:18:13 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376139604 jematyas https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376139755 Give students many opportunities to communicate and collaborate with their classmates.]]> 2019-08-21 19:18:54 UTC https://padlet.com/csleestma/x672cxvizpoy/wish/376139755