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Together, we will make it the best class ever!
We will be incorporating technology, music, movement, problem-solving, research-based practices for reading and math and we will be doing some project-based learning so congratulations for being here! Since this is our first year, it will take a bit to get things how we want them, but with your help, we will do it!

//We will be meeting again in my room **Tuesday, August 24th at the beginning of 7th period..**// //Nikki, I will be in with you 5th period Monday.// //I will be coming by to observe, talk with you, and see how things are going. If something isn't working, don't be afraid to adjust. Bring it up in our team meeting, so we can brainstorm ideas.//
 * [|The Daily 5]**
 * To Do: Make a chart (see link above) that shows what the student should be doing during literacy time and what the teacher will be doing. Remember that Juanita described the importance of this.**
 * Center Work Ideas**

1. Be productive-your job is to learn at least one thing today in this center. 2. Stay on-task 3. When you need help and the teacher is busy, ask someone in your group. 4.If no one lese can help you, keep trying the activity yourself untl the teacher is available. 5. Use soft voices. 6. Your actions should not disrupt others.

1. Follow the same general center guidelines 2. Handle the Nintendos with care-sit down while you are using them. 3. Put the NIntendos in the proper place when finished.
 * Nintendo Center**

**QUIET Choice - If you have accomplished what needed completed for the day, during this time you may write in your journal, read a book, or work on homework. ** This should be modified so that it is appropriate for your grade level. These ideas may need to be modified to match your grade level standards. If you do not know your grade level standards, look on our state department site or ask your teacher. Your center plan should include:
 * Center Ideas for you to use:**
 * Create a Center**
 * name of the center
 * the objective
 * materials needed
 * directions for the center

[|Create a Center]

Nintendo Center Reading Center-shared reading independent reading, etc. Journaling Center IPod Center Computer Center using Websites and other programs including My Access See more center ideas in the "Create a Center link. Thinking Skill Work Wii Inedpendent Project Work Thinkquests/Webquests

[|Brain site with links]
 * For You, the Teacher:**

[|Movement for the Classroom]

[|More Movement Ideas]

[|Songs to Sing]

[|Motivational Stories]

[|Short Story Ideas]

Reading Web sites: []

[|Create a Center]

READING STRATEGY IDEAS FOR THE MIDDLE LEVEL

[|Middle Level Reading Strategies]

YouTube Videos to Learn More about Guided Reading (These will have to be watched at home.) [|A Grad Student's version of Gudied Reading] [|Guided Reading from a Mr. Sanford]

[|Prereading]

I have some info. and a video of Juanita doing a guided reading lesson on my blog: [|WSH1 A Staff Development Blog] Click on the link on the right that says guided reading and you should see most of the links I have there.