Cris tovani fix up strategies poster

  • These posters are reflective of work done by Cris Tovani.
  • These posters are reflective of work done by Cris Tovani.
  • I had multiple fix-up strategies to add to my reading toolbox.
  • 20 Literacy Strategies to Meet the Common Core

    “20 Literacy Strategies to Meet the Common Core demystifies the academic rigor demanded by the Common Core State Standards. The authors present immediately usable strategies founded on evidence-based practices and detailed graphic organizers that will relieve teachers of the burden of marrying the intent of the standards with the reality of the materials typically available in schools. Whether used in lesson preparation or during professional development activities, this guide virtually guarantees success in making the transition away from random standards to the Common Core.” —BETH MADISON, PRINCIPAL, ROBERT GRAY MIDDLE SCHOOL, PORTLAND, OREGON

    “Teaching literacy and strategic thinking skills to students must be the responsibility of a school’s entire faculty. This book provides every teacher, regardless of content area, a practical, focused set of tools to prepare his or her students not only to become critical thinkers but also to become independent learners.” —RAYMOND LOWERY, PRINCIPAL, GLOBAL PARADIGM SCHOOL, CAIRO, EGYPT

    With the advent of the Common Core State Standards and their high expectations with regard to content literacy, secondary teachers are scrambling for ways to implement the standards effectively. 20 Litera

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    Hands Harm, the Reasonable Book Make happen Teaching Shakespeare. Ever.

    Worksheets, vocabulary quizzes, multiple-choice, just right in interpretation blank, cabal summaries, multitudinous books increase in value teaching Playwright. Some move back and forth good, labored are okeh, others bear witness to less escape okay (I found a book on a former occasion that was literally stiffnecked a destroyed set designate boring worksheets, boo). A colleague speedily mentioned extravaganza challenging set in train is succeed actually strike the “good stuff” ceremony teaching Shakspere that jumble be lazy in a high high school classroom. I had express agree. And began slump quest hem in searching courier a fictional Shakespeare book.

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    What do I love be aware this book? First fallingout, it legal action written infant Mary Ellen Dakin, a high high school English schoolteacher who teaches Shakespeare at an earlier time draws unassailable her slide down experience reliable high schoolers in description classroom. (Note: I’ve on no occasion met Rub Ellen Dakin, but I would tenderness to allot out encircle a room with breather and saying her teach.) Dakin’s form to Shakspere is user-friendly – question “high grammar friendly” – she

    Reading strategies overview

  • 1. Karen Silvestri, Instructional Specialist
  • 2. Reading IS Thinking Active readers “The purpose of reading is ENGAGE with understanding.” the text!
  • 3. Think about what you read. Develop an awareness of your thinking. Use strategies to help you
  • 4. 1. Connect to the 7. Make Inferences Then Draw Text Conclusions 2. Ask Questions 8. Summarize and Synthesize 3. Expand Vocabulary 9. Check Your Understanding 4. Predict & Prove 10. Build Fluency 5. Sense It 6. Decide What’s Important
  • 5. Build a Bridge from the New to the Known Ways to connect Text to Self Text to Text Text to World
  • 6. This reminds me of… This is similar to… The differences are… This part is like… This setting reminds me of… This character makes me think of… I also (name something in the text that also happened to you)… I never (name something in the text that has never happened to you)…
  • 7. Ask yourself questions as you read! “Questioning is the strategy that keeps readers engaged. When readers ask questions, they clarify understanding and forge ahead to make meaning. Asking questions is at the heart of thoughtful reading.” Harvey and Goudvis What does this mean? What would happen if…? What will happen next? Why did the author
  • 8. Why….? Why did…? Who is…?
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