Thursday, September 18, 2008

6+1 Traits of Writing by Culham



Hatton Public Schools (ND)
Led by Donalee Strand, RRVWP Teacher Consultant

Improving Comprehension with Think-Aloud Strategies by Wilhelm



South Point Elementary (MN)
Led by Sara Jelliff, RRVWP Teacher Consultant

Notebook Know-How by Aimee Buckner


Valley Elementary (ND)
Led by Glori Bradshaw, RRVWP Teacher Consultant

Teacher Comments about the Book:
Using a notebook has inspired me to learn more about mini-lessons and assessment of writing.

Best Practices in Literacy Instruction by Morrow, Bambrell and Pressley


Viking Elementary (MN)
Led by Lova Hodny, RRVWP Teacher Consultant

Writing Essentials by Regie Routman



Phoenix Elementary School (ND)
Led by Marci Glessner, RRVWP Outreach Coordinator

7 Keys to Comprehension by Zimmermann and Hutchins


Climax-Shelly (MN)

Led by Kerri Brantner, RRVWP Teacher Consultant

Teacher Comments about the Book:
I really enjoyed the charts and tips and, of course, the topic is so relevant and important.

I was able to transfer lessons from the book and apply them directly to my sixth-grade classroom. The book ignited some interesting spin-off activities for me.

Subjects Matter by Daniels and Zemelman



Hatton Public School (ND)
Led by Sara Bilden, RRVWP Teacher Consultant


Teacher Comments about the Book:
Full of applicable ideas and lessons.