Groundhog Day and a Reading Strategies Pack
Hi there. I get so wrapped up in what I am doing this time of year that I really have to remember to fit the little groundhog in. Right now, we are in the middle of a Penguin unit, moving from Penguin fiction to non fiction, I can’t seem to stop and honour the groundhog and his shadow. So I made a promise to myself that, for at least a part of this week, I would trade in one furry little critter for another. Even if it’s just for a day. I posted a Groundhog word search last week, if you missed it, you can click here. But, what I thought I would have my kids do for Mr. Furry Shadow Seeker is PREDICT.
Just click on the Predict sheet above to download. Just in cause you were wondering, I want Spring to come, like yesterday…
One last thing, we’ve been working hard on predicting and connecting in my class. Next stop, visualizing and I needed some visualizing of my own to really help get my point across. So, I created this pack to help my kids with their good reader strategies. Here is a peek at one of the posters in the pack.
If you would like a copy, just leave me a comment to tell me how you would use it in your classroom. I’ll choose 4 people, randomly.
Thanks for reading!
I’ll leave you with my own furry critter, who I was lucky enough to stay home with today (Snow Day) well actually it was an Ice Ice Baby day today. Sometimes Winter is just not that bad.
Cute eh?
January 30, 2013 @ 10:17 pm
Awww – your furry buddy is too cute!
I would use these in Reading Workshop and share them with parents, too!
Great work, Leslie!
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January 30, 2013 @ 11:25 pm
I would use these in guided reading groups.
lraines78@gmail.com
January 30, 2013 @ 11:27 pm
I would love to win! My students are always struggling with comprehension and your packet will help a lot! Fingers crossed!
rmariemuniz@hotmail.com
January 30, 2013 @ 11:34 pm
Ok, it seems like everyone around me has had a snow day !!!! I don't begrudge you a day off but please, can we have one ????? We were indoors all last week, now this week too with the rain 🙁 But it was 16 degrees today !!! Your puppy is sooooo sweet…..Rosie is seating at my feet waiting for me to head to my couch by the fireplace, better run ! Happy Groundhog Day, I know what I am wishing for and why !!!!! Very cute sheet, you always make the sweetest activities !
January 30, 2013 @ 11:57 pm
Need I remind you my dear that you live just minutes from the best city in Canada:) isn't that enough?? And now you want a snow day too? Seriously though, I was not expecting that at all, when the phone rang this morning, I was like – oh no, someone needs a lift. But no…I had a great day. I am crossing my fingers for you Diane. Really I am (wink wink).
January 31, 2013 @ 1:07 am
What, what……isn't Montreal the best city in Canada ?????? Keep crossing those fingers, I REALLY need a snow day….
January 30, 2013 @ 11:36 pm
You're always coming up with adorable activities, Leslie! How did you get so groovy? 🙂
I'd love to win a copy!
♥Corinna
cwoita@aol.com
♥Teaching Fabulous Firsties!♥
January 31, 2013 @ 1:28 am
Thanks Corinna:) you're a sweetie! The grooviness seems to come naturally – Ha!
January 31, 2013 @ 2:30 am
Wow Leslie these look awesome! They would be great for my struggling readers who really benefit from visual "anchor charts."
Karyn
Kideducator@comcast.net
January 31, 2013 @ 3:14 am
I would use these as part of Reader's Workshop.
cheriemae@gmail.com
January 31, 2013 @ 4:07 am
Love that gorgeous pup!! Your pack looks amazing. I would love to use it in my listening station, small groups, everything! It looks amazing 🙂
thepolkadotowl@gmail.com
February 1, 2013 @ 12:06 am
Toward the end of the year, after I've taught all the strategies, I usually put together a packet of reading response worksheets. I give each student a new packet each week. They must do at least one page a day and they may choose to do any page that fits with what they read that day during reading workshop. Your posters and worksheets would be wonderful to use!
Maria
meemsickle@gmail.com
February 2, 2013 @ 2:02 am
Leslie this pack looks fantastic! I would use it daily during Guided Reading, throughout our book studies and daily at the listening centre. Thanks for stopping by my blog. Your blog is fantastic…I am your newest follower. Thank you for the opportunity to win!
Ann-Marie Parisi
mrsparisisclass.blogspot.com
February 2, 2013 @ 4:14 am
My email address is:
mrsparisiskclass@gmail.com
mrsparisisclass.blogspot.com
P.S. Thanks for the ground hog freebie!