Literacy Resources from Jen Bengel
Hello Friends,
This blog post includes all my notes about how to level texts and readers. Feel free to click any of the images to download them and reference them in your classroom!
I hope you've found this helpful when thinking about leveling books and finding the right fit for your readers!
Happy Teaching!
Jen
Hello friends,
To start my comparison between Guided Reading and Strategy Groups, I did some digging. Check out these amazing facts about the history of Guided Reading!
There are many definitions for Guided Reading and Strategy Groups out there. These are my best explanations for both teaching strategies.
And to compare the two even farther, check out this chart:
Here are my top recommendations when thinking about using Guided Reading and/or Strategy Groups:
And finally, use this Status of the Class form to help you determine who needs to be pulled for a quick reteaching in a Strategy Group after a whole group lesson!
Happy Teaching!
Jen
Welcome to the 1st topic in my 2nd annual Facebook Live Summer Series!
Have you ever heard teachers talking about ‘best practice' and you wondered what that really meant?
Well, let me explain by sharing a few helpful pages with you…
I hope you find these pages helpful! The next time you hear teachers talking about ‘best practice' you'll have a solid understanding!
Happy Teaching!
Jen
Welcome to Day Ten of my 12 Days of Giveaways!
Check out the calendar and join me on Facebook Live to see my giveaways each day!
Big News! The boost day on TpT is tomorrow {Aug. 20}.
Visit www.jenbengel.com to save 25% off everything for one day!
I've updated my curriculum guide on TpT and it includes:
1. Quick links to all major curricula and resources.
2. A scope and sequence for the year.
3. Daily/weekly teaching scheduling ideas.
4. A layout of my typical teaching day.
5. A breakdown of steps in a typical literacy block.
Grab the guide for free at www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Jen-Bengel-Curriculum-Guide-for-Literacy-Instruction-3260253
I love teaching vocabulary each week to students and think it’s super important to spend just 15 minutes a day being intentional about vocabulary instruction.
Try a free week of lessons now by visiting www.vocabforfree.com
Vocabulary is available for grades 3-6.
Good news for teachers in grades 2-3... the first 4 sets of paired passages are now published!!
Check them out here: www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Paired-Passages-Reading-Comprehension-Practice-for-Grades-2-3...
