Best Practice Book Study: Chapters 1 and 2

Literacy Without Worksheets Saturday, February 28, 2015 10 comments
I was super excited to find out about this book study.  If you look at my blog name, you can tell that this book was perfect for me :)

I love that the chapters are short... you can get lots of ideas in a quick amount of time!!!  So far, the theme I see running through the book is students have to be engaged in what they are learning.  Chapter 1 focused on discussion and Chapter 2 focused on drawing.  Here are ways I can incorporate ideas with my students.






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  1. HollyFebruary 28, 2015 at 11:56 AM

    It's so funny - I've had my kids draw definitions for different vocabulary they might encounter while reading, but I could never really articulate WHY I did that. This book is so validating on so many levels!

    Holly
    Crisscross Applesauce in First Grade

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    1. Literacy Without WorksheetsFebruary 28, 2015 at 1:43 PM

      I love it!!! I'm excited to keep reading!!! This is a great book study!

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  2. Katie Orr (Mind Sparks)February 28, 2015 at 1:45 PM

    Interesting.....looks like a great book! I totally agree about allowing students to draw......kids REALLY need to learn how to visualize, as usually that is a big point of break down in comprehension. I'll be interested to see what the other chapters hold :)

    Katie
    Mind Sparks

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  3. Linda Nelson @ Primary InspirationFebruary 28, 2015 at 3:15 PM

    I love your thought about including drawing as part of literacy workstations every day. Aside from illustrating stories they wrote, I don't think I ever offered my students enough art opportunities in that portion of the day.
    Linda
    Primary Inspiration

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  4. Mrs. ClancyFebruary 28, 2015 at 5:45 PM

    Bridget,
    I would love to know what Kagan Cooperative learning studies are? Do you have a post? I agree with the drawing vocabulary word part too! Melissa

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  5. Special Little LearnersFebruary 28, 2015 at 7:23 PM

    I'll be interested in seeing how you incorporate drawing in your work stations in the future. Please keep us updated! I also struggle in this area, so any ideas would be so, so helpful!

    Samantha

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  6. JD's FirstiesFebruary 28, 2015 at 8:44 PM

    I too feel like I need to be more aware of different ways I can incorporate higher level thinking activities into my daily routines. I love having my kiddos draw vocabulary words. It makes the learning so much more meaningful for them. We also act out our vocabulary words... kids love this and it helps them make connections to the words.

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  7. amy.lemonsFebruary 28, 2015 at 9:32 PM

    So glad I found your blog through the book study! Such great ideas!

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  8. UnknownFebruary 28, 2015 at 10:16 PM

    Haha! I was just thinking the same thing...your blog name kind of says it all :) Glad you are participating in the study with us!

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  9. JaymeMarch 1, 2015 at 10:16 AM

    I think this is definitely the book study for you! Love your blog name and so glad I found it trough this book study! I am excited to see how you incorporate art into your literacy stations. I need to spend less time copying papers for my word work activities and more time utilizing art and hands on manipulatives! So excited for the rest of this book study!

    Jayme
    Teach Talk Inspire

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