Smart jots. Grow a motivation theory from characters reaction to problems. Grade 6

Smart jots! Grade 5/6 Reading. Character traits and inferencing! What is not stated in the text!

Grade 5/6 Active Engagement Anchor Chart for Inferences from Characters Traits and Feelings

Who would have thought that noon would be the high point of my day? Join Coffee Meets Bagel to find out! #BestDayEver bit.ly/1nm76r7

An important reminder for anyone who teaches reading: Richard Allington's 'Every Child Every Day' dropbox.com/s/iofstwscffe2… #TCRWP

"A GOOD book is one you MUST put down," Lucy Calkins #tcrwp

Teach as if in the fun house not the merry-go-round, Kathy Collins, Closing #tcrwp

Beginning the School Year! franmcveigh.wordpress.com/2015/08/15/beg…

What's #BackToSchool chool Day 1 look like? 14 Things #Teachers Should Never Do on the First Day buff.ly/1HNTYEP

ICYMI: Here's a list of 10 things one principal looks for when hiring new staff members: ow.ly/QRpI8

This reminds me of the keynote on the last day. Students as trees you just accept as they are... #tcrwp

If engagement is a focus, these formative assess. activities will tell you who should be in your next small group. x.com/ASCD/status/63…

Not a coincidence... amazing... x.com/10MillionMiler…

Teach language standards in the act of writing about characters through "Grammar Mapping" or study how authors do it!

Begin the writing workshop year by writing on "Day One" wp.me/p57D8-5Df via @tara_smith5

Tomorrow: How can students & educators sustain engagement throughout the school year? #tcrwp #teachwriting #SummerPLC

Thursday (8/20) join Jennifer Serravallo for a Twitter chat around the #RdgStrategies book. Strategies for the new year!

Lots of great blog posts about teaching vocab, conferring... x.com/pr05bps/status…

ICYMI: "To get good at anything, students must have time to engage in reflection and self-assessment." -@mssackstein ow.ly/UiTVx