The Favorite Books Box
Use Painter's
Caddies
As
you begin to identify and collect your favorite books through book
orders, school book fairs, and trips to the local bookstore, assemble
them in one convenient place in your classroom. Storing favorite
books in "painter's caddies," (two-sided trays with a
handle on top found in the hardware section of most discount stores)
makes the books easily carried from one place to another in the
classroom.
Create
a Favorite Books Research Center
Your collection of favorite books will become a research center where students can explore books independently. During writers workshop, when Collin claims he has nothing to write about, I send him to the Favorite Books Center where he can peruse the words written by expert authors and eventually gain inspiration for his own new story.
When Stephanie finishes her morning work a full ten minutes before
the rest of the class, I send her to the Favorite Books Center to
compile a list of words containing long vowel sounds, for example.
Students look forward to revisiting these favorite books in new ways.
- Teacher Store
-
6 Traits: Assessing and Teaching Writing
The Teacher Store 
6 Traits: Assessing and Teaching Writing
Scholastic RED Online Course:
$475.00
6 Traits: Assessing and Teaching Writing
Designed for elementary and middle school teachers who are currently using or preparing to use the 6 Traits Writing Model in their classrooms and schools, this course focuses on exploring the six writing traits, learning to use analytical assessment, and implementing trait-based writing activities. Teachers learn at their own pace, have the opportunity to earn graduate credit, and stay current on research-based
Instructional Program | Grades 3-8
Grades 3-8 $475.00
- Teacher Store
-
ReadAbout: Improving Nonfiction Reading Comprehension
The Teacher Store 
ReadAbout: Improving Nonfiction Reading Comprehension
Scholastic RED Online Course:
$425.00
ReadAbout: Improving Nonfiction Reading Comprehension
Designed for English, language arts, and content-area teachers of students in grades 3-8 and reading specialists using Scholastic's ReadAbout supplemental reading program, this course focuses on using research-based strategies for motivating and supporting readers and building nonfiction reading and writing skills. Teachers learn at their own pace, have the opportunity to earn graduate credit, and s
Instructional Program | Grades 3-8
Grades 3-8 $425.00
