5th

Modeling Retell the Story

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Even though the strategy Retell the Story is the goal of this lesson, Gail thinks aloud and shows how there are many strategies a readers uses in reading, rarely are they in isolation.

Check for Understanding–Thinking Aloud for Students

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We may assume students know the many idiosyncrasies involved in everyday reading, and find out differently when we probe a little bit. In this video clip, Janet models the strategy of Check for understanding as she models asking herself to "Remember What I just Read".

A Self Selected Goal to Determine and Analyze Author's Purpose and Support with Text

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In this video, you will see Kristy working with Jenna, a very advanced reader in her classroom.

Monitor Your Meaning—Small Group

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Listen in as Gail works with the small group of girls who want the teacher to do the work.

A Very Versatile Math Game Board, "Roll the Dice"

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This simple gameboard provides the backdrop for a variety of fact and number games that cover many different concepts for a range of ages and abilities.

Journal with a Built-In Pencil Holder

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Here is a clever craft idea that will end "I Can't Find A Pencil" laments forever.

Check for Understanding–Teach, Model, and Practice

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Watch the scaffolding Janet does with Tucker as she hands over the learning of this strategy. A great video showing the gradual release of responsibility.