5th

Canoga (Also Known as Shut the Box)

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Need a great game for developing number sense, fact fluency, and strategic thinking? Check out Canoga.

Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss

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Green Eggs and Ham is a classic example of how Dr. Seuss used expression, rhyming words, and repetition to produce so many of his classic stories for children.

Sharing Student Learning

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Here is a simple and powerful way to foster meaningful sharing during math time.

Mentor Texts for Acrostic Poems

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Discover two books that usually inspire students to produce a blitz of acrostic poetry.

I Need My Monster by Amanda Noll

Lit Lesson

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A variety of CAFE strategies can be taught using this text.

Broaden a Student's Interest in Books

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If your students seem stuck on a series or genre, don't worry.

Sisters on the Spot–Using Daily 5 and CAFE with Intervention Groups

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Jackie is an intervention teacher and wants to use CAFE and Daily 5 with her students to target their instruction and make the most of their time together. Gail and Joan offer some tips on how to do it.