Cute Ideas for Reading

Reading Igloo

Reading areas and related pics

 

 

Reading is the core of a balanced literacy program.  There are several ways to infuse the love of reading into your classroom. A balanced literacy program uses several strategies to expose students to reading experiences.  Some options for reading are as follows:
1.  Read Alouds
2.  Shared Reading
3.  Buddy Reading
4.  Guided Reading
5.  Independent Reading
 
 
 
Some lesson formats are:
Reader's Theater (see navigation bar for scripts)
Literature Circles
Great link with resources and background information
Literature circles -different models a teacher can use to format circles
Choosing the rights books and  a downloadable ballot
Book Talks
 
                       Book Leveling Sites
This is a great site that can help you determine the reading levels of books
                      Ideas for Responding to Literature
                                      Good ideas for creative responses!