Okay wonderful blogging friends… as promised…here’s the final Lit Pack for Reading Street. Click on the picture to download.
This summer I’m planning to complete Lit Packs for units 1-2.
Here is the link to the work work for this Lit Pack.
BTW: My car is fixed, my ADHD student had a wonderful day and I was able to reset my Windows 7 password.
Still no luck on DIBELS though
This game is played like regular Go Fish, students deal cards then try to find matches for their contractions.
Click on the picture to download.
This week we finished the last story in Reading Street. I’ll post the final Lit Pack on Monday…I forgot to transfer it to my jump drive from my computer at school.
Some people may be wondering, “What the heck is she going to do until the end of school?” Well, I’m glad you asked.
For the past three years during the last three-four weeks of school I love doing units of study from this book. 
The First Day After Christmas
Last week my blog crossed the 20,000 page view mark. I know it’s not a lot for you seasoned bloggers out there, but it made me feel good. So as a thank you I’m going to post a new idea for the next five days after Christmas (you get it?) 
This game is simple and easy to assemble. Just laminate the game boards and cards. Cut out the cards and follow the easy directions. I make several games like these for word families, sight words and math facts. My students love to play it over and over, and its also perfect for those fast finishers. If you want a student to play alone, just omit the word cards, and have them toss a pom pom or chip onto the board, then write a word with that chunk, or write a sentence using a word with the chunk.
Retelling
I’ve been thinking of fun and innovative ways to get my students involved in retelling(My school system uses Reading Street).
This year my own personal action research involves Comprehension Strategies, and retelling is very important in comprehending text. So I’m thinking about creating a retelling station with activities students can use during Reading Workshop. This is going to be one of my “Have To” weekly assignments all students would have to complete. The first couple of times I’ll work with my students when they come for small group reading instruction on this task. Then I will release responsibility to them.
Directions for Teachers: Laminate the TV mat and the retelling pictures. Cut out the retelling pictures. Make copies of the retelling sheet. I plan to place the activity in a basket labeled “Weekly “Have To” Comprehension Assignment”.
For teachers who use Reading Street I hope you find these useful. I’ve completed all stories for Unit 3 and will work fast to complete the rest of the units(If you would find this type of activity useful). Please let me know your thoughts, would this activity work in your classroom?
Retelling Ruby in Her Own Time
Retelling Where Are My Animal Friends
Merry Christmas
Ms. Arnold
