Sarah

"Some people dream of meeting their favorite authors. I get to teach mine!" Tweeting to you from Frostwood Elementary! 5th Grade LA & SS #SBVanguard

[Sarah @missstarling3]

This time of year can be craziness! I’m proud of my readers for taking a moment to reset goals and make a plan of action!

[Sarah @missstarling3]

As we dig deep into our research topics, it pays to ask questions at different levels. Some questions will help you understand the text you’re reading and others will get your to think beyond that text!

[Sarah @missstarling3]

Thank you, Coach @omikate for this jamboard activity. This was a fun way for kids to take ownership of summaries and explain what makes them good, better, or best. I even heard someone say, “this is fun!” 😂

[Sarah @missstarling3]

Main idea in Nonfiction has always been tough for me to teach. This is my first year using @TeachersCollege lessons and I finally feel like my kids are grasping 2 main ideas + supporting detail! 👏🏻💯 @JoyceEv99185678 thank you @omikate for supporting my team and FWE 5th graders!

[Sarah @missstarling3]

Complex Nonfiction can be challenging. 5th grade readers at @FrostwoodElem are doing work to rise to challenges of complexity. Thank you @DrKimCOOL for our scholastic articles and @TeachersCollege method of comprehending tough text. #collaborativespirit @LucyCalkins @SBISD

[Frostwood Elementary @FrostwoodElem]

Mr. Jesse and @DrKimCOOL are busy today making sure the cafeteria is ready for our new socially distanced lunch schedule on Monday. Be sure to stay seated on your dot! @SBISD #NationalSchoolLunchWeek

[Sarah @missstarling3]

Another 5th grade journalist getting the scoop! This time, our reporter interviewed @FrostwoodElem Assistant Principal, Dr. Coolidge @DrKimCOOL . She jotted down lots of notes about Dr. Cool’s education and what it’s like to be an AP during Covid-19. @SBISD @jennifer_blaine

[Sarah @missstarling3]

5th grade journalists hard at work! Our reporter got to interview @FrostwoodElem principal Pennington about what it’s like to be a principal during COVID-19! She really got the scoop. We are loving @TeachersCollege Units of Study! @SBISD @jennifer_blaine @penningt1

[Sarah @missstarling3]

Best team ever! Retweet them!

[Tabitha Pena @tabpena]

Team’s favorite lunch spot! #teamMWE @vendetti_jaime @LynneBarry @MeadowWoodSBISD

[Tabitha Pena @tabpena]

Team’s favorite lunch spot! #teamMWE @vendetti_jaime @LynneBarry @MeadowWoodSBISD

[Sarah @missstarling3]

Notice and Note: Nonfiction Signposts. We aren’t just finding the signposts, we are answering the questions. Why did the author use, quote, or show ______ ? #MondayMotivation @FrostwoodElem thanks for the awesome article suggestion, @KellyEd5670

[Sarah @missstarling3]

The power of writing conferencing! #teacherscollege #narrative @FrostwoodElem @jennifer_blaine

[Sarah @missstarling3]

As we wrap up this first #teacherscollege Narrative writing unit, I am amazed by the growth I have seen among my writers! I teach the coolest authors! @springbranchsbisd @frostwoodelem

[Sarah @missstarling3]

“Catching the Acrion or Image that produced the emotion” so cool to see the revisions our students create when they are challenged to stretch their writing and add exact detail! @FrostwoodElem @SBISDCommunity #teacherscollege

[Sarah @missstarling3]

@MrsRootFWE This is AWESOME!!!

[Sarah @missstarling3]

Made up some fun hand motions for #noticeandnote AHA Moments! @FrostwoodElem @SBISDCommunity

[Sarah @missstarling3]

Writing Goal: learn that writers read great stories to learn how to write great stories! We did a quick write where Ms. Starling modeled her own story! #teacherscollege #inspiringwriters

[Sarah @missstarling3]

Changing up my conference game! #carboncopy #oldschool but keeps me organized and the students accountable. They LOVED It and had no idea what a “phone message” even was! 😂 @SBISDCommunity @FrostwoodElem

[Sarah @missstarling3]

“Dreaming the Dream of the Story” #teacherscollege we are realizing the importance of sharing our stories out loud before writing! @FrostwoodElem @SBISDCommunity

[Frostwood Elementary @FrostwoodElem]

Ms. Starling’s 5th book club group read Kira Kira by Cynthia Kadohata and then had a little celebration last discussion with a meal representing their book! @cynthiakadohata #fwe5thgrade #bookclub #kirakira #readingandeating #shareabookshareameal