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@Melissa_RTR @UvondaMitchell We currently use Scholastic Reading Counts but I would rather use AR as it has a bigger selection of books that are testable!

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@trisha_0920 @UvondaMitchell This is interesting. When I was a children’s librarian there was always a debate over whether to organize by DDC (Dewey) or “genre-fy” the collection, meaning organize it by genre. DDC is easier for locating items, but organizing by genre is easier for kids to browse.

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#CF20CultureofLiteracy @UvondaMitchell My Media Specialist suggested filling downtime with easy literacy activities like a read-aloud or Storyline Online video during breakfast. I think this is such an easy way to promote literacy!

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@ericajacksonhil @Coach_Zanders @UvondaMitchell Yes, same here! We try to explain the scoring system and how plagiarism gets you a 0. Something that works better for mine is reminding them that plagiarism is technically a crime. Hate to scare them, but they find that fact crazy and easy to remember!

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@feefer128 @UvondaMitchell This is one I haven’t yet heard of! I’ll have to research. I like the idea of having the assessment tied to interventions in a clear way.

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#CF20QualityAssessments @UvondaMitchell We use Star Reading from Renaissance. I like the reports it offers, specifically the instructional planning reports that list focus skills for each student. We use these skills for planning intervention activities.

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@ericajacksonhil @whitney_kimbrel @UvondaMitchell I learned about Gimkit from a teacher at another RESA workshop and it’s amazing. My kids love how competitive it is.

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@countryque @UvondaMitchell I had no idea you@could print from Quizziz. I often use Kahoot and Quizlet. I’ll have to check this one out more!

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#CF20DigitalResources @UvondaMitchell found KidBlog on the GADOE Digital Literacy webinar for K-5. I’ve been looking for a digitally responsible way for students to share written work!

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@DwaramPrabhu @UvondaMitchell This word is a cool example because it shows the difference that emphasis on a syllable can make. I bet that sparked a good discussion! Shows how we can talk about phonics/reading in math as well!

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@ericajacksonhil @UvondaMitchell I love that rule. My kids could definitely use that strategy!

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I have a tiered student receiving phonics interventions. This week he succeeded in pronouncing his CVCe words correctly instead of pronouncing most with a “long e” sound at the end. He used his orthographic pattern knowledge to do this. #CF20Phonics @UvondaMitchell

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@Melissa_RTR @UvondaMitchell I really liked the distinction between Tier 1, 2, and 3 words. I plan to try to highlight and discuss Tier 2 words in some of our constructed response passages.

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@Danielle_cruz10 @UvondaMitchell I should do this do. Even older kids often need a visual aid!

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I currently incorporate the reading teacher’s vocabulary words into my writing curriculum. I’d like to use the vocabulary “treat recipe” to teach some of our writing-specific words.

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@Coach_Zanders @UvondaMitchell Love this template. It could be adapted for anything!

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@Melissa_RTR This looks a lot like Lucy Calkins self assessments. ❤️❤️

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@TylerMo50020479 @UvondaMitchell I am really curious what reading strategies you use in P.E. I would guess that anchor charts come in handy!

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@larry_gatapp @UvondaMitchell It’s amazing that such a strategy could even be used in preschool!

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Informational texts are often complex and require close reading. They also spark student curiosity. I would try the Preview-Predict-Confirm strategy, which aligns with the Inquiry Learning lens, in order to help students navigate this text. #CF20MakingMeaning @UvondaMitchell