[LIT] What is the most effective thing you do as a literacyteacher?

[Mary Dovey]

This sounds like a wonderful idea Melinda! Thanks for sharing
Mary Dovey


On 9/14/06 8:56 AM, "Melinda Haynes" <haynesm at hpisd.org> wrote:

> I start class this way, and end the morning reading time with a quick "turn
> and share" with a neighbor--What are you reading?  What happened that
> surprised you today as you read?  What connections are you making with the
> author's message in your book?  Can you and your neighbor find similarities or
> differences in your books by talking about character traits,  motivations,
> changes?  I have an anchor chart for "turn and talk" morning chats to get them
> jumpstarted...After awhile, they no longer refer to this scaffold.
> 
> Also, when appropriate, I may put a specific question on the board relating to
> a lesson the day before...For ex., if I taught a mini-lesson on how authors
> reveal characters, I may direct the morning "turn and talk" to chat about how
> they are getting to know the characters in their books.
> 
> Sometimes, but not everyday, I may then ask them to respond to this direct
> question on an index card, and share out with the class if they'd like.  I can
> use this data to inform me on who is applying strategies, etc. to their
> independent reading, and who I may want to invite for a small group lesson for
> additional scaffolding or practice or modeling.
> 
> Have a blessed day!
> 
> Melinda Hawkins
> 5th Grade ELA/SS
> McCulloch Intermediate School
> Highland Park ISD
> (214) 780-2325
> haynesm at hpisd.org
> 
> 
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