Writing Opinion Statements: This or That
This This or That resource is designed to spark student opinions in a fun and engaging way! Each week, display one prompt and give students a minute to think before writing a quick response using the sentence starter: “I think ___ is better than ___ because…” Encourage them to include at least one strong reason or fact. Over time, this simple routine builds confidence in opinion writing and helps students learn to support their ideas with evidence.
Retelling Graphic Organizer
Interactive Read-Aloud Strategy: PEERS
The simple view of reading emphasizes the significance of both word recognition and language comprehension. Even the youngest students can enhance their language comprehension through engaging read-aloud sessions where teachers provide opportunities for students to interact with the text.
Build Background Knowledge with Word Sorts
Sorting and categorizing vocabulary plays a significant role in building background knowledge by facilitating the organization and retrieval of information. Use this closed sort for the picture book Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera.
Exit Tickets with a Twist
These exit tickets help students with the retrieval of information! Click here to use the exit ticket resource in your own classroom.
Personalized Rubric
Help students internalize their motivation and increase self-regulation with these personalized rubrics. Click here for a copy of this template.