tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90995670200558782252024-03-18T03:37:05.328-04:00Ms. Smarty Pants Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03788840598891519775noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099567020055878225.post-81551060917589738842016-05-26T06:10:00.000-04:002016-05-26T06:10:07.314-04:00Open Letter to a Teacher in a Rut<br />
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<span style="font-family: "kg miss kindergarten";">Dear
Teacher in a Rut,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "kg miss kindergarten";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>You never dreamt you were going to be
the kind of teacher who would get stuck in a rut. As a matter of fact, you were
the teacher who said that would never happen to you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "kg miss kindergarten";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But
here it is, it has happened. You look around your classroom and wonder what
happened to that teacher who was so full of passion and creativity? You look in
the mirror and wonder where is my teacher self?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I see you, and I am standing right beside you, in the same rut. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "kg miss kindergarten";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The last few years have brought so many
changes in the field of education. The changes have been fast and furious; it
is a wonder anyone could keep up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Standards changed, which meant tons of professional development and new
textbooks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And unlike years passed, the
textbooks changed for not just one subject area, but language arts, math, and
science for most. Out with the old and in with the new.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "kg miss kindergarten";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>It was an exciting time that quickly
turned to an exhausting time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With each
workshop, we were presented with yet another way the standards could be taught.
We needed to know what it looked like, but there was no one to show us what it
really looked like. Those “new” textbooks? Well, they did not quite match the
standards. So the next few years had us spinning our wheels and writing our own
curriculum, still not sure what the standards would look like. Add to all that, the growing amount of a</span><span style="font-family: "kg miss kindergarten"; line-height: 150%;">ssessments, standardized testing, and data collection that was thrown onto our ever growing list of things to do each day. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "kg miss kindergarten";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Are you with me still?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Is your head spinning or can you completely
relate? I feel like I have invented and reinvented the wheel over the passed
five years. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "kg miss kindergarten";"><span style="line-height: 150%;"> Half way though this year, I got stuck. I just stopped. I ran out of energy and
passion. I became that teacher I said I would never be. I (gasp!) began to use worksheets and textbook materials that I </span><span style="line-height: 24px;">despise</span><span style="line-height: 150%;">. In my rut, I just could not find it in me to create Pinterest perfect lessons every day. If I'm being honest, I couldn't muster the energy or passion to create even one perfect lesson a week. I was just surviving. Just surviving in my classroom. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "kg miss kindergarten";"><span style="line-height: 150%;"> As spring break was approaching, I was beginning to feel my passion and energy return. I attended <a href="http://www.deannajump.com/2015/09/get-your-teach-on-march-7-2016.html" target="_blank">Get Your Teach On</a> by Deanna Jump and Hope King. It was just what I needed to fuel my fire again. I was ready to have a relaxing vacation and come back to finish the year strong. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "kg miss kindergarten";"><span style="line-height: 150%;"> Then life happened. My daddy passed away during break and with one phone call, my life was forever changed. I don't know if you can ever truly be prepared for the death of a parent, but when it's unexpected...well...there's just no words. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "kg miss kindergarten";"><span style="line-height: 150%;"> I returned to my class and right back into my rut. </span></span><span style="font-family: "kg miss kindergarten"; line-height: 24px;">I began to question whether teaching was still for me. After countless hours of soul searching, I know teaching is where I am meant to be. So now as the end of the year approaches, I am looking ahead to next year and the promise of getting out of my rut. Trust me, I am still stuck in a rut. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "kg miss kindergarten";"> </span><span style="font-family: "kg miss kindergarten"; line-height: 150%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "kg miss kindergarten"; line-height: 150%;">But you know what?</span><span style="font-family: "kg miss kindergarten"; line-height: 150%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "kg miss kindergarten"; line-height: 150%;">I have learned that it’s okay. </span><span style="font-family: "kg miss kindergarten"; line-height: 150%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "kg miss kindergarten"; line-height: 150%;">There is something to be learned from "the rut." When you stop just long enough to reflect on where you are and where you want to be, you learn things you may not have known before. I may not have had Pinterest worthy lessons this year, but my kiddos still had amazing gains. The worksheets and textbooks still supported the skills they needed to learn. Letting go and not having the "perfect" classroom or over the top lessons this year has taught me that there is no perfect way needed to teach. At the end of the day, the kiddos just need you, the teacher, to show up and teach, however that may look.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "kg miss kindergarten"; line-height: 150%;"> So if you find yourself stuck in the rut, take a deep breath. The year is winding down. Pack up your room, hugs your kiddos good-bye, and make time for yourself this summer. I know that's what I plan to do. Maybe I'll read a professional book or two to spark the passion again. I know come mid-July, I will be itching to get back into classroom and prep for next fall. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "kg miss kindergarten"; line-height: 150%;"> It happens every summer, you know the feeling, the feeling that says fall can't come soon enough. Some days, I think it's the best part of the job, knowing you get a clean slate and an empty room to rebuild every fall. We get to start fresh and energized. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "kg miss kindergarten"; line-height: 150%;"> And that rut you were in? It just suddenly disappears....</span><br />
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<b><span style="color: purple;">Click on any of the links below to visit the blog post about each of these other teachers. Chance are you'll be in one of these shoes sooner than you realize!</span></b></div>
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An Open Letter to the Teacher Who's a new Mom</div>
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<a href="http://www.teachinginroom6.com/2016/05/dear-teacher-in-prime-of-your-career.html">An Open Letter to the Teacher in the Prime of her Career</a> </div>
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<a href="http://rainbowcitylearning.blogspot.com/2016/05/open-letter-to-retired-teacher.html" target="_blank">Open Letter to the Retired Teacher</a></div>
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<br />Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03788840598891519775noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099567020055878225.post-39998009894026655252015-10-26T15:31:00.000-04:002015-10-26T15:31:19.614-04:00I'm Back with a Great Surprise!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Hello friends! It's been a long time. Who knew this little cutie would rule my world? Not wanting to miss a moment as a baby, turned into not wanting to miss a moment as she grew into a toddler. I cannot believe she will be two in just a few months! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I promised myself at the end of the last school year, I would get back to blogging. But I was having so much fun with my munchkin, the summer flew passed. And guess what? I still wasn't blogging. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Now that the school year is in high gear, and I am starting to get my witts about my new normal, I *think* I may just be ready to get back to blogging! I miss it. I miss sharing ideas with other teachers. I miss documenting my teaching journey. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">So, when <a href="http://www.classroomfriendlysupplies.com/" target="_blank">Classroom Friendly Supplies</a> contacted me to introduce their new color, my favorite color, I decided it was time to jump back in! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">When this little package arrived, I was over the moon! It is the perfect shade of purple!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Not only is it so very purple, it is just the right size. It is also still oh-so quiet! It was so easy to assemble. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Two parts really, is all it has to put together. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I mounted mine on a desk. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Another plus to this sharpener, is it's skill to sharpener. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This is the before pencil....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This is the after pencil...Look at that point! What teacher doesn't love a great point?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Another great benefit is my students can use it. No more worrying about replacing the expensive electric sharpeners they somehow always seem to break. I never understand how, but they always do. I guess it's a kid thing. =) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I love that it doesn't allow for the kids to push the pencil too far in and the noise and feel changes when the pencil is sharpened. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">So if you are in need of a PURPLE, quiet pencil sharpener, head on over to <a href="http://www.classroomfriendlysupplies.com/" target="_blank">Classroom Friendly Supplies</a> to order one!</span><br />
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Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03788840598891519775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099567020055878225.post-33270047997131509922014-06-02T07:18:00.003-04:002014-06-02T07:18:41.325-04:00Monday Meet Up <div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Hi friends!!! I know, it's been months since I last posted. But I have a really good reason for going MIA... On January 26th, we welcomed Grace Lynn to our family.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have spent the past four months at home enjoying every minute of being a mommy. I have just returned to work for the last three weeks of school, and I am already counting the days until summer break. But coming home to this precious smile is just the best feeling ever! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So that is where I have been. I am ready for some summer fun! Our collaborative blog, <a href="http://www.theteachingtribune.com/" target="_blank">The Teaching Tribune</a> is hosting a summer long party! Every day you'll find some new teaching and life ideas. You'll get to know other bloggers and have some fun! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Meet my friend and new first time mommy also, Martha...</span></div>
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Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03788840598891519775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099567020055878225.post-40652255919670264982013-11-28T20:51:00.001-05:002018-12-11T10:27:29.462-05:00Cause and Effect <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"> First, I lost the month of October and now, I've lost the month of November! I cannot believe it's Black Friday already! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I have been teaching 11 years, and every year I tell myself that I will not loose the holiday months. But the next thing I know, they are gone. The first 60 days of school just seems to be a blur as everything is happening at once and at neck breaking speed! November was no different...from safety days and drills to parent conferences, and end of quarter assessments, there was no slowing down! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My county is off this week, I am thankful for the chance to just breathe. I had every intention of getting ahead with lesson plans and station activities, but I have just been too pooped out! I just hit week 29 of my pregnancy, and I feel great. But my body is just a wee bit tired...So instead of getting my creative juices flowing, I've just been nesting around the house.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today, I have some extra energy, so I am taking advantage of that to share with you my cause & effect lessons from November.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I don't know about you, but there are some things my county will not give us wiggle room on. One of those being following the scope and sequence of the reading textbook. I have to be honest and say I am not in-love with it. I am not a fan of teaching a comprehension skill (1) this week, only to move onto a new one next week (2), and then back to the first skill (1) the third week. It just makes no sense to me, the kids are just starting to really get it by Friday. But then on Monday, we throw a new one at them. I can hardly keep up, so I feel for my kids! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">With that in mind, I have been trying to find more visual ways to represent each skill so when we are flip-flopping skills around, the visual will hopefully help my kids remember the skill. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For instance, when I taught <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Visualizing-with-Mental-Images-Metacognition-884748" target="_blank">visualization</a>, it was all about referring back to the images in the brain. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This time, I used puzzle pieces to represent the relationship of cause and effect. For the first lesson, I read <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1442433701/ref=as_li_tf_til?tag=mssmapan-20&camp=14573&creative=327641&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=1442433701&adid=0DSK4EERG7GANY8PZBFK&&ref-refURL=" target="_blank"><u>Click, Clack, Moo Cows That Type</u>.</a> After I read the story, I introduced the idea of cause and effect. I provided a few examples and then asked my students to think of others. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I created a chart with the cause and then we went back through the story to locate the effect.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After a brief review the next day, we played partner match-up. Each student was given a cause or effect card. They had to walk around the room and find the student who had the matching piece. My students loved this. It really had them talking and thinking about whether the cause and effect could match.
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<span style="font-size: large;">Next, I gave each student a puzzle piece to illustrate the cause or effect. Again, they had to match-up to find the missing piece. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Throughout the week, we worked on several other activities. One day the added the cause and effect flaps to their interactive reader's notebook. They wrote the definitions on the top and then lifted the paper to draw and write an example of each. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We also read Giggle, Giggle, Quack. I provided the cause on the chart, and they had to locate the effect using the text. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Next on the list, was Thump, Quack, Moo. This day, I provided the effect and they had to locate the cause. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">This was a little more challenging for them. It was a great opportunity for them to discuss what was actually in the text and what they thought in their minds. It led to a great lesson on text based evidence. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For response to this lesson, I gave each student a puzzle piece with the cause and they had to write and illustrate the effect.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now, when the skill comes back after Thanksgiving break, there are a few more activities we will do. I created a cut and paste match-up. </span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Also, a quick assessment with a cause and effect matching sheet.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hi all! It has been a crazy few weeks!!! I feel like I completely missed the month of October and now we are half way through November!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are some updates from my class...from October!!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We wrote our first opinion piece which needed to tie in letter writing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I started by reading Mo Willems...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then I wrote a letter to the Pigeon, giving him my opinion. My class was great in helping me draft this letter. Several made the connection that the pigeon thought taking care of a puppy was like taking care of a plant. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was able to briefly touch on the pieces of a letter as well as opinions and reasons.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then I read </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now it was time for the students to write the Fly a letter and explain their opinions on having dinner with the spider. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We brainstormed a list of opinion statements on the first day. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had them choose which one they wanted to use. Then we began our letter graphic organizer.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We had another brainstorming session for reasons...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So after two days, I had a modeled teacher letter, opinion statements, and a list of reasons. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> The students began drafting sentences for their reasons. In the next lesson, we restated our opinion for the conclusion. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> For the final lesson, I modeled for the students how to use my graphic organizer to complete a final draft. I first went through and edited my organizer. Then I transferred each sentence onto my chart paper. My students then completed their own final draft. I had a pop-in from my administration at the same time, and it was fabulous! The kids were able to read their pieces to her and several caught their won mistakes with conventions and spelling while they were reading to her. They actually stopped and made corrections right then and there! I was so proud of them. =) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> During October, we worked on retelling for our comprehension skill. This year, we are being asked to assess each student one-on-one twice during the nine weeks with a retelling rubric. I have really been trying to hit this hard, and work with my students who are still having trouble retelling a story. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I began with a review of beginning, middle, and end. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then we moved onto the sequencing words. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can see more of my retelling and sequencing activities <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Retelling-and-Sequencing-Posters-and-Reponse-Common-Core-Style-949118" target="_blank">here</a>...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Hi friends! It's a beautiful day here, so I am having a flashback post today! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">And did you hear the news? <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Ms-Smarty-Pants" target="_blank">TPT</a> has reached 100,000 Facebook fans and is throwing a flash sale. To join in on the celebration, I have put my whole <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Ms-Smarty-Pants" target="_blank">store on sale for an additional 20% off</a>! Clear those wishlists while you can, the sale ends Monday night at midnight. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Spiders, spiders, and more spiders! While I love teaching about spiders, I am burnout on them this year. One week of plans turned into two weeks since my kids were loving learning all about spiders!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">We started out with a reading of The Spider and The Fly by <a href="http://www.ecampus.com/Tony+DiTerlizzi/book-search" itemprop="author" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: white; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">Tony DiTerlizzi</a>. My kids always love this book. We created a story map together. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then I led into informational text about spiders. We began with our wonderings. Each student was sent off to record 2 things they wondered about spiders. We charted our wonderings.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">At the end of the two weeks, the students wrote what they learned. We added this to our anchor chart.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This was our first attempt at wondering and learning. It really gave me a glimpse of where my students' thinking was and where we need some guiding. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We read a bunch of books on spiders and viewed some videos. They just could not get enough! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had to bring the spiders into math. Since we had been working on part-part-whole (and I failed to find enough plastic spiders to use as manipulatives), I had the students cut and color this cute little spider to use. The first two days, the students used them with mats.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">On the third day, they had to create their own addition sentences using dice and the spiders. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We compared narrative text and informational text. I was really surprised at the comparisons my students were able to make, all on their own!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I love that while the students were able to use the group chart for information, several kids wrote about things they learned that really stuck with them. Of course, I don't have a picture of those ones! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It has definitely been a webbed out theme on spiders! You can grab some freebies I created last year here. Or you can check out the revised unit <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Spiders-Literacy-and-Math-Mini-Unit" target="_blank">here</a>. </span></div>
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Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03788840598891519775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099567020055878225.post-76170852931775728402013-10-08T17:53:00.002-04:002018-12-09T21:56:57.962-05:00Main Idea <div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Last week, we spent a lot of time on Main Idea. My class needed some practice with sorting and classifying before I could begin to introduce the main idea.</span></div>
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So I began by placing several objects in a bag. I took the items out one by one and asked my students to think about how the items went together. The first bag were tools for cleaning your teeth. Then we discussed how they went together and what their purpose was. <span style="font-family: inherit;">I then introduced the term main topic. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I had the students break into groups and gave them pictures of other items. Each group discussed and came up with a main topic. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The next day, I reviewed the term main topic and introduced the main idea. (Pardon the yellow scribble on the bottom. I had a toddler coloring during a parent conference.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I read a book about frogs to the class. We discussed that the book was about frogs (main topic). Then we talked about what the author wanted us to learn, the life cycle of the frog, (main idea). I modeled placing the information on the circle map. Students copied the main topic and main idea onto their circle maps.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The following day, I introduced details. I drew the details onto a circle map. The students drew 4 details from the book on the main idea circle map.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The students labeled or wrote sentences to explain their detail drawings. I used partners to have them explain the main topic, maid idea, and details. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">On Thursday, I placed one set of pictures in the pocket chart. Students brainstormed the main topic. Then they created a main idea. Students wrote their responses on a new circle map. (Sorry, I forgot to take a picture!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For my students who needed more assistance with main idea, they glued pictures of the details on the circle map.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The following week began with a review of main topic and main idea. I placed a main topic and main idea card in the pocket chart. The students discussed which was the main topic and main idea. (Details were added later in the week.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Then I gave the students a main topic and a main idea. They had to discuss and decide which was which. I modeled for them how to complete the main idea web.</span></div>
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The students worked in groups to complete their webs. </div>
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The students drew 4 details to match the main idea on the main idea web. </div>
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The next day, the students labeled or wrote sentences to explain their detail drawings. I used partners to have them explain the main topic, maid idea, and details. </div>
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For the final activity of the week, I modeled for students how to sort the main topic, main idea, and details into an organized manor. Students worked in pairs to sort and label their activity. </div>
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</span>Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03788840598891519775noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099567020055878225.post-62895278154382443492013-09-26T16:19:00.002-04:002013-09-26T16:19:56.796-04:00Visualization or Mental Images <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Hi friends! I hope you all enjoyed our blog hop on World Gratitude Day! There were some super cute freebies along the way. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We have spent a lot of time on visualizing in my class the last two weeks. Before I began to teach the students how to visualize, I did a quick assessment of how they were already creating a visualization or mental image.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I gave each student a half sheet of paper. I asked them to listen to a poem I read and then draw what they saw in their minds. I love the <u>Hippopotamus Sandwich</u> by Shel Silverstein. I read the whole poem through once. Then I had the kids grab their paper and crayons and get busy illustrating what they saw as I read it a second time. Many of students were drawing the details they heard. But their drawings were random, meaning the pieces to the "sandwich" were all over the paper. I only had two students who drew a sandwich. I knew we had a journey ahead of us!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The next day I began with a definition of visualizing (or mental image, for those who use that term). I started the anchor chart so my students had a visual. I made up a quick story about a family picnic and put my chart together.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I read a short book about the 5 senses. Then I gave each student a response form. I asked the students to listen for the words identified with their senses. I stopped after the first sense, which was taste. I had the students draw what they were visualizing. Then, I reread that part of the story and drew my visualization. The first day, I read half the story, completing 3 of the 5 senses. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The next day, after a brief review on visualization, I continued with the rest of the story. My finished anchor chart looked like this. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">On day 3, I read another story from the packet. This time, I read all the way through on the first read. I then had the students draw what they visualized.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My students really enjoyed these activities, and better yet, I am hearing them talk about their visualizations now when I am reading or when they are reading with others. It is showing in their reading response journals and their writing. </span></div>
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Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03788840598891519775noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099567020055878225.post-56326205621632111122013-09-10T18:00:00.001-04:002013-09-10T18:00:56.521-04:00Baby Smarty Pants<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Hi friends! I know it's been a while since I've posted anything useful for my teacher friends here. Today is no exception...but I do have an explanation for my absence for the past few months. =)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I don't normal blog about my personal life, but I am making the exception today to explain where I've been, why I have been slacking on my teacher creativeness! Aside from the beginning of the school year craziness...I have been busy (or should I say exhausted) from "baking" this...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Meet Baby Smarty Pants...=) Yes, this is my first. No, we are not going to find out the sex. We want to be surprised! =) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">He or she kept me completely exhausted throughout the summer. Teaching summer school was a bit more than I could handle. I have been very blessed with little morning sickness, and a pretty easy textbook pregnancy so far. Other than all the changes with my body, that constantly surprise me, I feel pretty good. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now that I have hit my second trimester, my energy is returning with a bit of my mojo! This is what I am working on this week...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am hoping to have it complete by this weekend. I'll be giving a few away, so make sure you stop by on Sunday. =) And I really promise to get myself going here again on my blog! </span></div>
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Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03788840598891519775noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099567020055878225.post-52935901146034674232013-07-15T21:09:00.000-04:002013-07-15T21:09:06.329-04:00Time to Organize! <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Throughout the country, school has ended and teachers have packed up their classrooms. In the past, I have dreaded returning in August because my classroom is usually an unorganized HOT MESS!!! Around April each year, I make a plan to organize all my materials and then
pack in a timely fashion. It never works out that way. Between assemblies,
conferences, piles of paperwork, and endless changes to our schedules, I end up
throwing things in boxes and bins in a random fashion. I am never done by the
last day and always have to go back after school is over to finish packing. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This year, I vowed it was going to be different. And it was!
I successfully organized and packed all my materials away with two days of
school left. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Would you like to know how I tackled my classroom materials?
I began in May. I started in my math area. I sorted all my math materials
into categories. I had 12 piles when I was done. Three of the piles were
standards I no longer teach. I went through those piles first. I gave new
teachers any of the materials I no longer needed. I held onto only the
manipulatives or activities that I could use for enrichment students. For manipulatives of smaller amounts, I used the old math storage kits that came with the math textbook. It was a perfect match! For some of the larger amounts, I purchased shoe box size storage tubs. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then I purchased three 3-drawer cart organizers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My plan was simple. Each standard would have
one drawer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I could only keep enough
manipulatives for a class of twenty and they had to fit with activities in their
assigned drawer. This was going to be a huge challenge for me. I tend to hold
onto manipulatives, “just in case.” Well, I have been teaching ten years now,
and I still had doubles, sometimes triple, of materials. I was determined this
was going to be the year to get rid of the stuff!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Each afternoon, I sorted through one of the nine piles left.
I kept activities the kids loved and the manipulatives for the standard.
Anything that would not fit in the drawer went to other teachers. I did this
every day until my piles were neatly in drawers. Then I made cute labels for my
new math drawers. They are neat and organized. More importantly, I now know
exactly what I have for each standard.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When I was finished with math, I moved onto the dreaded
filing cabinet. Lucky for me, I have never been one to stuff it full. I only
use two drawers for resources. The other drawers hold copies when they come
from the print shop. I went through every file and purged everything I no
longer need or use. If I had a digital copy, the file went in the recycle bin.
I am happy to say, I no longer have any files other than required data for
students, in the filing cabinet. Next year, it will be for housing print shop
copies. It took me about three afternoons to go through every paper in the
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<span style="font-size: large;">The next week, I moved onto my reading centers. Again, I
followed the same system I used for math. I ended up with 27 piles this time. I
bought two 10-drawer cart organizers. I also bought six 3.75-quart bins for
larger standards.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I labeled each drawer
and bin. It took me a little over a week to organize all my reading materials,
minus the textbooks and teacher resources. (Those are all boxed up and ready to
go to the book depository. We will be getting new reading textbooks next year.) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now, the scariest part for me…BOOKS! I have a classroom
library with well over a thousand books. That does not include the three
hundred read alouds I keep separate to teach with.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I bought another twelve 3.75-quart bins. I
labeled each of the bins with the months of the year. Then I sorted through all
my read alouds and placed them in the month I teach with them. Next, I added my
monthly resources and center activities to the bins. This took me three days to
do. My resources were already organized in a cabinet; they just had to be moved
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<span style="font-size: large;">I moved onto the classroom library. For this project, I had
my students help me. I was prepared with guided reading, Accelerated Reading,
and genre labels. Each student took a basket of books and inspected each book.
If a book needed repaired or labeled, I did it right then. Each student cleaned
their basket with a baby wipe and returned the books to the basket. This took
us about four hours, over two days. My library is now current with labels and
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am thrilled my classroom is not only packed, but also
organized! When I unpack, next week (UGJ!), it should be a breeze. No more dumping
boxes, sorting, moving stuff, and then setting up. I will be able to walk in,
move my furniture, and start unpacking. This year, I will be excited to get back as I know I will not be overwhelmed! </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03788840598891519775noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099567020055878225.post-31281338618094373322013-05-15T17:00:00.000-04:002013-05-15T17:00:02.811-04:00ipad Gripcase<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"> I bought an ipad to use for assessments this year. I am addicted to it. I do all my running records on it. I found this great app, Running Records Calculator by Von Bruno.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I press start, and it records the student reading. (It only holds one recording- there is no way to save more than one. =() Then when the reading is done, I enter in the number of words read and the errors made. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The app provides the time, words per minute, accuracy percentage, and self-correction rate. I can playback the recording so the students can hear themselves reading. We talk about what they notice about their reading. I just realized I can email myself their recording and when they read for me again, we can listen and compare the recordings! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You might be wondering what is surrounding the ipad...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have you heard of <a href="http://www.gripcase-usa.com/Home_ep_45.html" target="_blank">Gripcase</a>? Well, they make this AH-MAZING ipad case. I think the thing is indestructible! A lovely lady named Kelly, sent me one to use in my classroom. Can you say THANKFUL?But I have been <strike>scared to death, a nervous wreck, </strike>overprotective of my ipad. I have been so afraid the kids would break it. But check this out...Kelly sent me the case and the stand! I am IN-LOVE....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now this boy uses the ipad a few times a week for extra skill practice. Before the Gripcase, he had to sit at a table with me to use it. Now...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I can leave him alone with it...<strike>and not have a panic attack</strike>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I even got really gutsy this week. (And if you know me at all, you know I am a control freak and overprotective of my electronics...)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I even let him turn it...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and record other kids reading outside. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now I have not let him drop it or throw it around. I'm not that crazy. (Kelly says they can and the ipad will be perfectly safe.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But head on over and watch this man do just that, and still have a perfect ipad! </span></div>
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Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03788840598891519775noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099567020055878225.post-69887384767956926402013-05-14T20:07:00.000-04:002013-05-14T20:07:14.376-04:00What Does Your Garden Grow?<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">For the past three years, my class and I have planted a vegetable garden. I usually apply for a grant. This year, with leftover grant money and a surprise package from <a href="http://www.walmart.com/" target="_blank">Wal-Mart </a>and <a href="http://www.burpee.com/" target="_blank">Burpee</a>, funding was a breeze! After a long weekend, I walked into my classroom to find this box of goodies! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It came with a ton of seeds, some soil pellets, and planting cups. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This year, we were a little late starting due to the crazy weather. Every time we thought it was warming up and got ready to plant, another cold front came in. About a month ago, we were finally able to plant! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This bed has pumpkins, peppers, and green beans. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(It has gotten too hot, too fast to plant the lettuce we were sent.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> This bed has tomatoes, sunflowers, and marigolds.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The peppers are not looking too good! I do not think they like the hot days and cool nights we have been having. But these little guys were a surprise. Seeds were planted last fall, and they never grew. At the end of last year, we cleaned out the garden, tossed the soil and put down new mulch. The peppers appeared sometime in January. I guess they needed a year to finally sprout!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I am not sure where the tomato plant came from either. Last year we had a plant, and it could not handle the heat. It died in a matter of days. Then when we suddenly had a pepper plant this year, the tomato plant sprouted a few days later. Not only did we get a huge one in the garden bed, we were surprised to find 2 tomato plants growing about ten feet away, near the parking lot!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I transplanted those guys right into the garden. I never thought they would survive, but they did. Now they are thriving! As of today, there are about 30 tomato blooms on it! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> The mysterious tomato plant has been providing us with delicious tomatos for over two months now! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For Mother's Day, we painted cups and planted marigolds for them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Can you believe we got another surprise this week? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I guess when we were planting for Moms, we dropped some seeds. Again, this is by the parking lot! Look at the beautiful marigolds! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When we began our garden, we created a what we know and our questions chart about plants. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Instead of providing my students with the answers to their questions, I sent them off to research plants. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We created a can/have/are chart.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then we went about learning about seeds.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The students experimented with seeds by dissecting them. The goal was to find the coat and the embryo. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They drew and labeled the seed parts. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Each student planted a seed with and a seed without it's coat. (Then they blew away in a storm, but that's another story!) FYI- both will grow. The seed without a coat will grow faster. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The students are taking care of the garden daily. They are also recording their observations daily, and researching how to keep the plants healthy. You can find my plant activities and observation journal here.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is how I am teaching writing this week. It will take us all week to complete the writing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Today my students walked in to see this anchor chart. (We have done several of these, so I was comfortable putting it all up at one time. If this is the first time you are doing a step-by-step lesson, I would just add the header necessary for the day.) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">First, I read the book, First Grade Here I Come! by Nancy Carlson. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(My kids loved this book at the beginning of the year, so it was nice to revisit.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then we talked about how they felt coming into first grade. It was a great conversation about their fears and worries, as well as excitement. We talked about how the kindergarteners are probably feeling right about now. I introduced the writing lesson for the day by asking the students what they think about first grade now. What would they tell the kindergarteners to expect? We quickly reviewed opinions, with everyone having a turn to share what their opinion of first grade was.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As they talked, I wrote some of their responses.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I reviewed what an opinion statement is. We also discussed how they will need to write reasons to support it. Then I wrote mine on my chart.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My students wrote their statements. Next, we brainstormed a list of reasons of why we love first grade. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Again, we had some review on explaining why we felt that way. Today, I expected just a brief reason. Tomorrow, they will add details with an experience to justify their reasons.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(We had many interruptions, so we only had time for one reason.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are two examples of the students opinion statements and first reason. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The students shared their drafts, and tomorrow we will pick up where we left off. If you need more ideas on how to use this lesson, I blogged about their favorite ice cream <a href="http://msbeattie-samantha.blogspot.com/2013/02/common-core-opinion-writing.html" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://msbeattie-samantha.blogspot.com/2013/02/opinion-writing-day-1314-early.html" target="_blank">here</a>, and <a href="http://msbeattie-samantha.blogspot.com/2013/03/how-to-make-ice-cream-writing.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The writing lessons above follow the same format as Why You Will Love This Class lesson.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Math packs are great for station activities small group, </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">and whole group lessons. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> My science products are FULL of writing and reading responses. They will go great with any science program. </span><br />
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Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03788840598891519775noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099567020055878225.post-67000561075234927282013-05-04T20:19:00.001-04:002018-12-11T10:52:06.239-05:00Teacher/Blogger Appreciation <div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">This week is Teacher Appreciation Week. My school does a pretty good job of making us feel appreciated year round. But I am always up for a good celebration. I can't wait to see what they have in store for us this week.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We all know we work hard all year long. Despite what our contract calendars say, we work pretty much every day for our students. Whether it's shopping for new materials or classroom themes or web surfing for the latest and great teaching ideas. We ALWAYS have teaching on our minds.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Over the past two years, teachers have taken over the blogging world. I jumped in about a year and a half ago (I think!). Never would I have imagined it would turn out how it has. My teaching has be re-invented, my passion re-invigorated. I learned to reflect daily on my teaching practices and where I want my students learning to go. I have learned more from blogs than any college or professional development class.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The biggest bonus of this journey has been the new friendships I have formed. Teachers from around the world, that I never would have met, have become a part of my every day life. From morning conversations, to late night laughing parties, to supporting one another on a day to day basis, while they remind me why I teach, they also remind me there is more to life than teaching.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today, I am going to share them with you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">While I can't tell you our private conversations, I can share with you what they have brought to my teaching, my classroom, and my students learning. In no particular order, these are the women in my life that are helping me grow every day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Every teacher has their special "gift" in some area. These are theirs. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Teresa from </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">has some wonderful monthly resources focusing on poetry. She writes all her own poems, such a gift with words for the little people. I can only imagine if she wrote for adults! And can you guess, she LOVES pigs! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teresa-Williams-8/PreK-12-Subject-Area/Poetry" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyKRmC8CVmKjhc8IWvGfima8FMGYq_yB1h-FBFEd5SCfl216QqCaPf2ls3cInNo66uMXI5iS9MaG4T0xtp8_I6yBWrIZKXxZ7ho6zmgZoucaHMYetyCpUGw6XMFVtI7wXbyetVGmCnBR5a/s320/Screen+Shot+2013-05-04+at+6.09.07+PM.png" width="320" /></a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then there is my science guru...</span></div>
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Christina creates amazing science units. Her hands-on lessons and unique ideas keep the kids actively engaged while learning. </span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Check out her newest one. There are some excellent experiments I never would have thought of. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Next, we have Mel.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">She is a fabulous graphic artist, as well as teacher. She created the ever popular ice cream graphics in my best seller, <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/OpinionPersuasive-Writing-Ice-Cream-Common-Core" target="_blank">My Favorite Ice Cream Opinion Writing </a>. But did you know she also makes math games? </span></div>
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I can always count on her lessons to be engaging and have enough materials to cover at least a week, (if not more) of the topic. She created this one just in time for me to use it in my class.</span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Everyone needs someone to tell it like it is, and I can always count on Danielle at <a href="http://crayonboxlearning.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crayonbox Learning</a> to do just that! =) She keeps me on my toes and always gets me thinking. When I was in college, her website was my go to for resources and inspiration. Now I go straight to the source! </span></div>
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What I love about her products, is she is ALWAYS spot on with what is developmentally appropriate for little people!</span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Spring-Plants-Flowers-Learning-Centers-Word-Wall-Common-Core" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixdI3KDTYIHLeVBP63OSoBhW9XYfQCHOutRtbBrGUa5tlBPu4cI5rk3yS-PFU12xxZctVkF9fdes-0I0ptol0y7l50ftbb2N7PF5TMnYTK6hrDOmU0GjPiM5Xoi1YsNtpqP8yE7G-K-3AN/s320/Screen+Shot+2013-05-04+at+6.44.16+PM.png" width="247" /></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another teacher I have met on this journey, is Christi. While she teaches intermediate grades, she has a great eye and she is amazing with computers. From blog design to tutorials on how to do techy things, she rocks! </span></div>
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She teaches those big kids, so her teaching products are out-ta my league. </span></center>
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But her graphics, oh-so-cute!</span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Everyone needs someone super creative in their life, and Laureen takes the cake for this!</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.teachwithlaughter.blogspot.ca/search/label/I%20spy" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Teach With Laughter" border="0" height="125" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5CntVYRp-oPx3pyv6lZr8mUaOHuuyqTpikBT9iqSN-gXklFgiL8e-EvF1akPpsKxFpgrY23S_OUkm3lWFlxYMTe63WaAOtSJhu7FoJAxxlOGMgiCJ5Q09ZjNbLfvJmzPjX3BlLP_iuJQ/s1600/button.png" width="125" /></span></a></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love how her center packs have an arrange of skills covered. Last month, I used her <a href="http://msbeattie-samantha.blogspot.com/2013/04/product-swap-smore.html" target="_blank">Bunny Trouble</a> with my class. Now I am moving onto her I Spy games to keep those kids busy learning right till the end! </span><span style="font-size: large;">Who doesn't love a great game of I-Spy?</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/I-Spy-2-Sounds-of-Y" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNw1kz3CKla-msITgJCpYJTBjxyzO4prn0shpxHplp9TDPTAg-i1XXO8vQejtqqlvlWN-zPhNh6dwvSoHv57UAjgPHq4O6I_DU1h1uAQZjxck7EGfl0YRrj_6IN_KSDMqf03JQjVERDYJW/s320/Screen+Shot+2013-05-04+at+7.13.36+PM.png" width="320" /></span></a></div>
<span style="font-size: large;">Then we have Wendy, who is clear across the world! She just screams "FUN!"</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Speaking of fun, Susan and Kathy are the authors of</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I can't wait to incorporate their Nursery Rhyme thematic units in next year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have you ever had someone in your life who just makes you smile for no reason? That would be Cyndie from</span></div>
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She just makes me feel happy...then I look at her room themes, and think it maybe time for a change!</span></center>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Karla's the one I know could have been a childhood friend. She has this amazing sweetness about her. She used to be the One Room Schoolhouse, and I can just picture her teaching in it!</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Do you follow Primary Paradise? She is just resourceful and creative! </span><span style="font-size: large;">She hunts out the best freebies and blogs about them!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Her products are pretty amazing too! My kids LOVE this one.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lesley inspires me to want to learn more about writing and how to teach it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">She is just amazing with her writing units. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then last, but certainly not least, is Arlene. She doesn't have a blog (at least not yet, we are trying to convince her!) But she does have a <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Arlene-Manemann" target="_blank">TPT store</a>. She has been teaching many years, but she is not afraid to jump in and learn something new. She brings wisdom and years of experience to my life. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As teachers, I know most of us love to get feedback on our lessons when we are observed or when another teacher takes our idea and runs with it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For the past month, I have been revamping my word work station. My kids were getting bored and restless with the same old activities. So <a href="http://msbeattie-samantha.blogspot.com/2013/03/working-with-words.html" target="_blank">Working With Words</a> was born. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I thought I would share how I am using Working With Words in my classroom. =)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">First, I introduce the phonics pattern. If there are two (or more) patterns for a specific sound, I will introduce them as well. Usually, we create a list of words for the patterns. After creating the list, I put a focus on just pattern one for Monday & Tuesday. The lessons follow the same pattern on Monday & Tuesday, with a slight difference. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Next, the students go back to their seats for word building. The students cut out their letters and line them up on the table. I give directions by stating exactly what to do. For example, "Please build the word glue." I will remind them of the pattern we are working on for the first few words. (On Monday, they just build. I have them save their letters in a snack size baggie. On Tuesday, they build and then record the word.) Sorry, I forgot to take a picture! =(</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For the word work station, there are two games.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The first choice is Roll A Word. They play this game with a partner by rolling the die, reading the word, and writing the word. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The second choice is the board game. The game board is simple enough that it only takes one model and they know how to play! They simply read a word, if it is correct, they roll the die and move forward. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> This game is played in pairs as well. For this class, they work better in pairs verses groups of four. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When we meet again for whole group instruction, I projected the Word Reading Sentences on the board. First, we echo read the sentences. Then the students take turns reading the sentence and circling the word with the pattern. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The other students are following along, tracking print while whisper reading, and locating the pattern words. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The students partner up and read the sentences again. This has tremendously helped many of my students with their fluency.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> After each student has had their turn, they then spend the remaining few minutes playing Roll A Word with their copy. To save paper, I have them write in pencil on Monday and then highlight the words on Tuesday. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">I never dreamed what the impact would or could be for my students. They are mastering the phonics patterns and having a great time! I have watched their fluency increase (a great deal) and they are now attacking longer words instead of shying away from them. All of that, and it meets Common Core Standards! =)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And just for fun, leave a comment with your email and which Working With Words you would like. I will pick 3 winners tomorrow evening! =) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you are a newer blogger, this will help you to set up a give-away. This is a tutorial on <a href="https://www.rafflecopter.com/" target="_blank">Rafflecopter</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(I am by no means, an expert! This is just how I do it. If you know of any more tips, please leave a comment!) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Do you ever get tired of the same old lessons? I seem to have this problem when holidays come around. I rarely want to use what I have used in years passed. This year was no exception. Especially Easter; I still have not wrapped my brain around the idea that I am allowed to celebrate Easter in my class. While I did have to keep the celebration low-key, I still wanted to share some Easter spirit with my class. But then came the question, what would I do? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then I remembered </span><span style="font-size: large;">my bloggy buddies and I decided we would swap some products this month. So off I went to window shop at </span><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teach-With-Laughter" style="font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">Teach With Laughter </a><span style="font-size: large;">and picked this great resource out! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The ladies sent me the </span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://readingolympian.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Jr. Olympians First Grade Roots</a>, which c</span><span style="font-size: large;">ome with everything you need to begin instruction of prefixes, suffixes, and what we refer to as inflectional endings. The materials include an instruction guide, parent letters, teacher organizers, word wall cards, chants, student organizers, assessments, and certificates; a plethora of resources! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It could not have come at a more perfect time. Some of my students had begun to notice and ask questions about prefixes and suffixes. So I have just begun implementation this week (which was a short week for us). I started with the Jr. Apollo set which includes bi-, -er, re-, pre-, and un-. There are so many ways you could use the components of this program. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I began the lesson by projecting the picture book, which is included, to introduce the concept of prefixes and suffixes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I read through the picture book, stopping and reviewing what each page meant and how it relates to us as readers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Then I began a focus on the prefix re- and un-. With the printed cards, I placed them in a pocket chart as headers. Then I gave each student a root word card. I asked them to explain what their root word meant. Then I had them "attach" the correct prefix and state the new meaning. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The next day, we reviewed the lesson. Then I placed the materials in the pocket chart station and let the kids have at it. After they matched the prefix to the root word, they wrote down their words. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The month of April is National Autism Awareness Month. One of my favorite bloggers, Danielle from <a href="http://crayonboxlearning.blogspot.com/2013/03/autism-awareness-linky-party.html" target="_blank">Crayonbox Learning</a>, is hosting an Autism Linky Party to help support our fellow teachers with activities and lessons for our Autistic students. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are some facts from <a href="http://www.autismspeaks.org/" target="_blank">Autism Speaks</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You will stop in your tracks and think about what this means for your own kids and your students.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">While these facts surprised me when I began teaching 10 years ago, today I find it sad that we are still so far from where we need to be for these children.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Currently, Autism affects 1 in 88 children. For boys, the numbers are 1 in 54. The diagnosis of children with Autism grows every year, around the world. It is currently the fastest growing developmental disability with less funding than other childhood diseases. There is no cure, and there are no tests available to detect if a child will have Autism. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As teachers, it is more than likely you have or will have an Autistic student. While many of the activities and lessons that one normally teaches are completely appropriate for an Autistic student; there are times when we need certain materials to support specific skills. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have you ever started a project that you just fell-in-love with? Well, you are about to see my new love. Here's some background where this new love came from.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am a HUGE phonemic awareness and phonics teacher. I have found some teachers confuse the two or are not aware of the differences (especially if they are not primary teachers). So in a nutshell phonemic awareness is the listener's ability to hear, manipulate, and identify the smallest sound unit. Phonics is the ability to take those same sounds and connect them to print. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This year, I found this amazing (but older 1997) book for <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Phonemic-Awareness-Young-Children-Curriculum/dp/1557663211" target="_blank">phonemic awareness at Amazon.com.</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It has really made me stop and think about how important this skill is for young readers. I love the lessons from the book, mostly because they are ENGAGING. Not "just repeat after me" type lessons, but hands-on, show me what you hear lessons. It has some really great ideas which move from the very basic to a deeper understanding of sounds. I LOVE it...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have searched high and low for a just as wonderful phonics or word work type program. While I love <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Making-Words-First-Grade-Hands-/dp/0205580955/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1363217306&sr=1-2&keywords=making+words" target="_blank">Making Words</a>, (I own the Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade books); it only has word building and simple sorting activities. It's not "rigorous" enough for me. It also does not have several phonics skills that we teach in first grade. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, with all that being said, my new love was born...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">May I introduce Working with Words...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is the first set I have completed. It has everything you need to teach the sound of "ew," as in "chew." </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It has all the same activities for the spelling patterns /ew/, /ue/, /ui/, and /oo/. The activities are designed to be taught whole group and then used in small groups or centers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am so in-love. It is just what I needed for my students when we return from Spring Break. I am working on a few other Working with Words.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Let me start by saying, I'm not crazy! I know that it is snowing and freezing almost everywhere this week. Thankfully, I planned and taught this lesson last week. Let me remind me you, I live in Florida. Last week we had beautiful, sunny, hot weather! It was perfect for making ice cream! The idea do to do it on a full moon Monday, well, not so brilliant. =) But we did it...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> We began first thing Monday morning reading this book...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Which is hysterical. They loved it. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: large;">Then we read this cute ice cream poem...I could not find the author, but if you know who it is, please leave me a comment so I can credit them!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">From the poem, I told the students it was time to make ice cream. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then we made ice cream, step by step! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> The students were loving this, of course! They got to mix all their ingredients.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Here they are just a shakin' away!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> After about 15 minutes, we had ice cream! They were beyond thrilled.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small; text-align: start;">(I, with the mess, not so much. But it was so worth it.) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> After we ate our ice cream, the kids gathered on the carpet and we charted our ingredients and materials. The students then went off to draw and label the list of ingredients. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The next day, we reviewed how we made ice cream. I modeled for the students how to draw sequenced pictures of the steps to make ice cream. They illustrated the steps on a graphic organizer. Here is my model. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">These are the students illustrated steps. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">How awesome is this one below!?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The next day, we reviewed transition words and a complete sentence. Here is my model. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(Sorry, I forgot to take a picture of this step!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The following day, we reviewed topic sentences. We brainstormed a list of topic sentences they could use for their writing. (At this time of the year, most of my students can develop their own topic sentence. I have a few ELL students who are still struggling. So I find that it's important to brainstorm several and then they have a choice as to which one to use.) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is my anchor chart with my topic sentence. We also read this great informational book about making ice cream. It had a great topic sentence!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">These are the students' organizers for their topic and conclusion sentences. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The next day, we began our draft. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was out sick on Friday, so Monday we reviewed the entire process so far. The students finished their drafts. Later in the day, we went back and reviewed conclusions. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They added their conclusions. The next day, we edited their drafts and created the matching craftivity. They had two choice for a craftivity. </span></div>
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This is what my wall now looks like. It is surrounded by the kids' writing. I am so happy with how this writing project turned out. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you for all the wonderfully sweet comments on the My Favorite Ice Cream Opinion writing. It was a hit with my class, and you as well! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is how I finished up the writing lesson. The students transferred their reasons to a final draft. Then we went back for some final revisions. I modeled creating a final draft for them. I made purposeful errors for them to help me correct. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Here is the boring and basic anchor chart I made. (It needs work!) =)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> This week we started on the Will You Be My Valentine? opinion writing. I started off the lesson reading <a href="http://www.amazon.com/If-Youll-Be-My-Valentine/dp/0060092718" target="_blank">If You'll Be My Valentine by Cynthia Rylant.</a> The boy tells several characters what he will do if he is their Valentine. After reading the story, we talked about good character traits. These are the traits my students came up with for the boy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I then proceeded the lesson (over the past three days) in the same manor as the ice cream lesson.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We began with an opinion statement. The next day, they wrote their three reasons why they would make a good Valentine. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> "because I am a fast runner. I am a smart boy. I will get you candy." This boy had a little trouble starting off, but then I think he got it! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"I love my friends. I would take you to the woods. (His favorite place to be.) I would take your phone number." (I guess he knows something about dating! LOL) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today we finished up with restating our opinion and creating a final draft. (I forgot to take pictures!) Tomorrow, they will make revisions and share with the class. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can find this activity <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Will-You-Be-My-Valentine-OpinionPersuasive-Writing" target="_blank">here</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last week, I moved into opinion writing with my students. The first day, I read <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Treasures-Heart-Alice-Ann-Miller/dp/1585361151" target="_blank">Treasures of the Heart by Alice Ann Miller</a>. If you are not familiar with it, it is about a boy who keeps his "treasures" under his bed. His collection of treasures include broken toys, a rubber band, and many other odd things. For each treasure, a story is implied by the boy who is trying to convince his mom not to clean up his treasures. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">After reading, we discussed why the boy would keep such items. Then I led into opinions. We discussed that an opinion is how you feel about something. After modeling an opinion, I had the students turn and talk to their partners, giving their opinions on their favorite ice cream.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Because this was our first go at opinion writing, I modeled each step. I also planned the lesson over the course of the week. My students still need a lot of modeling and practice, in small steps. (I have many ELL students.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I began with an opinion statement. After my modeling, the students went off to write.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> The next two days, we reviewed what an opinion was. Then we began to discuss reasons. Again, I used the turn and talk partners for the students to state their first opinion, after I modeled mine. Then they wrote their first reason. We repeated this process the next day for the next two reasons. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(I like it because it tastes good. I put sprinkles with the vanilla. I like it because it tastes super good.) I was thrilled with this student because the word order is coming more naturally for her now!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(I think it is good for me. I like it because it is wonderful. I like it because a freezing ice cream.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I got this child in late November and she knew very little. She was still stringing letters. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The final part was to restate the opinion. The conclusion part is very difficult for my students. They have not yet grasped why they need to restate what has already been said. (Please tell me I'm not the only teacher with this problem!) Again, many used my wording. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Can you read his above? (My favorite ice cream is vanilla with M & Ms. It gave me brain freeze. It was my favorite. The best ice cream is vanilla with M & Ms.) This student was also only stringing letters back in August. He has come such a long way! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(My favorite ice cream is chocolate. I think it is good for me, for my mouth. I like it because the sugar is good. The very best ice cream is chocolate.) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(I think mint ice cream is good. Yummy! I like it because it has a flavor. It gives me finger freeze. The very best ice cream is mint.) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I was really pleased with their work, for their first try. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can check out the writing packet <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Ice-Cream-OpinionPersuasive-Writing" target="_blank">here</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This week we are working on why someone should be your Valentine.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can check this one out <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Will-You-Be-My-Valentine-OpinionPersuasive-Writing" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></div>
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