Reading and Classroom Strategies that Work for EC Students

Reading and Classroom

Strategies that Work for EC Students

LambertSuzan Monday, March 5, 2012 4:23:07 PM ET

What nobler employment, or more valuable to the

state, than that of the man/woman who instructs the

rising generation. -Marcus Tullius Cicero

Presenter: Suzy LambertKnox Middle School

Salisbury, North Carolina


Write down 5 things on yourGraffiti Board that you use

with EC students that are very successful.







Tic Tac Toe Boards


Use of Rubrics - Give them prior to theproject being due so they know

what is expected.


Have students write their own questions.


Ways to Move Students into Independent Work3-2-1 Strategy

Teach a concept to the entire class.Place 3 students in a group and have them work together on a problem/assignment.

Place 2 students in a group and have them work together on a problem/assignment.

Have individual students work on a problem/assignment.

This strategy builds independence and confidence throughout the lesson.






























Management Strategies

-Use of STOP cards-Use of sticky notes-Use of colored cups during independent practice-Use of pinch strips/YES-NO cards-Use of creative pairings using dots-Use of stress balls (sand balloons)-Use of carpet squares-Build relationships with your students (interest inventory-BINGO)-Use of THINK ABOUT IT sheets


Management Strategies, cont.-Ask Me Cards- Clock Buddies

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EXIT cards are anawesome way to

check for understanding aftera lesson or activity.Answers on EXIT cards can help to guide instructionand let you get a

handle on what your students are

learning.


Website:http://www.readingquest.org


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Reading and Classroom Strategies that Work for EC Students