Thursday, June 20, 2013

Nonfiction Visuals

Chart Idea Inspired by The Comprehension Toolkit


Text Features


Nonfiction Readers


Student Nonfiction Features Journal


Journal Construction.
Hands-On and FUN!





Saturday, June 15, 2013

Five Finger Rule

It is very important for students to learn how to choose their own books. As I've mentioned in a previous post, the best way for kids to raise their reading level is to read MORE on a level that is fairly EASY for them.  This would be their INDEPENDENT level.  The Five Finger Rule or Five Finger Test, is one of the easiest ways for kids to determine if a book they've selected, will be a match. If you haven't heard of the Five Finger Rule, I'll let the sample graphics that I've collected from the Internet explain it for you!
Find a Favorite.
















Thanks to the following websites for the good ideas!!

www.oboyorganic.com
www.rivervaleschools.com
www.pabooklibraries.psu.edu
www.ayearofmanyfirsts.com