1st grade classroom 2012
1st grade classroom 2012
Professional Library
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Bear, D. R., Invernizzi, M., & Johnston, F. R. (2005). Words their way: Word study in action. Parsippany, N.J: Celebration Press.
I use Words Their Way developmental spelling program in my classroom and continuously see growth in my students' abilty to spell. It is a great way to differentiate word study instruction.
Boushey, G., & Moser, J. (2006). The daily 5: Fostering literacy independence in the elementary grades. Portland, Me: Stenhouse Publishers.
I manage my literacy block with the Daily 5. Students work independently or in pairs while I meet with guided reading groups.
Fountas, I. C., & Pinnell, G. S. (2006). Teaching for comprehending and fluency: Thinking, talking, and writing about reading, K-8. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
This text is helpful when planning guided reading lessons, helping you focus on the skills students need to develop based on their Fountas and Pinnell guided reading level.
Fountas, I. C., & Pinnell, G. S. (2001). Guiding readers and writers, grades 3-6: Teaching comprehension, genre, and content literacy. Portsmouth, N.H: Heinemann.
Another Fountas and Pinnell resource to help you effectively plan your ELA lessons.
Wong, H. K., & Wong, R. T. (2009). The First Days of School: How to Be an Effective Teacher. Mountainview, CA : Harry K. Wong Publications.
Even veteran teachers have commneted that they have learned somehthing from this book. Great ideas for classroom management.
