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Yeah...that is how our first science lesson went this year. Science is one of those subjects that is so very hit or miss with me. Sometimes, I think I do a spectacular job teaching and other times....not so much. The latter was the case with the first experiment we did this year. Apparently, teaching controlled, independent, and dependent variables in experiments is just NOT my thing. So, I went about my business, taught the lesson and gave the students a reflection sheet for their journals. Search for Your Favorite Animals. Make and Play. Make New Animals Switch Zoo Online is the center of the site.
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My March Top Ten List: Nonfiction Reading Resources. Last month I shared my favorite resources for teaching fiction reading, and this month I'm focusing on nonfiction. Last month I shared my favorite resources for teaching fiction reading, and this month I'm focusing on nonfiction. Students (and teachers) often choose to read fiction texts in the classroom, but it is crucial that we expose our students to nonfiction texts as often as possible.
Nonfiction texts allow children to experience the wonder of the world. Facts come alive when books about animals, people, or objects are read to children. Nonfiction texts build on children's interests and increase vocabulary and background knowledge. READ ON to check out resources for teaching nonfiction reading concepts, including posters, links to great Web sites and articles, printables, an exciting new way to make current events interactive, and much more! 1. Download a PDF slide show of all 23 of my Nonfiction Text Features posters. 2. 3. PinkMonkey.com-450+ Free Book Notes,Study Guides,Chapter Summary,Online,Download Booknotes. StoryPlace: The Children's Digital Library. GUYS READ. Read. Nonfiction Literacy and Current Events.
DORF (DIBELS Oral Reading Fluency) - Online Activities 4 DIBELS. OverviewDORF is comprised of two components: Oral Reading and Passage Retell. The oral reading component assesses the student's ability to read connected text fluently and with accuracy. The passage retell component assesses the student's comprehension, determined by both the number of words used and a quality of response rubric. DORF is administered MOY Grade 1 through EOY Grade 6. Reading Worksheets, Spelling, Grammar, Comprehension, Lesson Plans - Conversation Questions for the ESL/EFL Classroom.
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