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Word Wall or Sound Wall?: Crack the Reading Code
No matter if you prefer Balanced Literacy or The Science of Reading, reading teachers are looking for the best practices for their students. What is the best way to help students develop, understand and apply new vocabulary? Should reading teachers be using a word wall or a sound wall?
These Tools Changed My Writing Workshop Forever
Get ready to be amazed at how much your students can do independently during writing! You no longer have to worry about being able to have small writing groups or conferring with students. You can teach your mini lesson, and watch them go! Read how I use 3 game changing tools to promote independence in my students during writing workshop.
How to Make Personal Word Wall Folders
Using personal word walls is a great way to engage students during writing time. Follow these steps to learn how to make personal word walls that you can differentiate for your students. Your students will love getting to use the names of important people and places in their writing.
4 Reasons to Ditch Your Word Wall
Word walls are an important tool that students use to work independently during writing time. Help your students get more out of writing workshop by using a personal word wall folder. No matter if your students are writing independently or conferring with the teacher, they will always have the tools that they need to work independently.