Book Study: Chapter 13

Today I'm linking up for Chapter 13 of the Worksheets Don't Grow Dendrites book study.  

I'm excited to try some of the ideas in this chapter.  While I'm using some of the ideas in this chapter there are some ideas I haven't tried but think will be a great addition to my classroom.   

We all know that kids learn best when they have the opportunity to work with peers to discuss and teach what they have learned.  This chapter highlights the many different ways to accomplish this.  

How I Use This Strategy

We use "Turn and Talk" practically every day in our room.  We use this strategy to teach one another something we've just learned. We also use this strategy to talk about something we've read or to discuss our opinion about something we've done or read.  We even use this strategy to make predictions while reading a book.  This strategy is so versatile.  Nothing makes me more proud of my kiddos than when I hear them talking about and teaching something we've just learned.  

  Here we are "teaching" one another the definition of some new vocabulary words.  
We also use this strategy when buddy reading.  We use "Mr. Check In" to help our buddy ask us questions about what we've read.  It keeps us accountable and allows for some great conversation between buddies!!

Each day we work at literacy and math workstations.  During this time my kiddos work with a buddy or in a small group to complete tasks. Another great way to promote learning in the classroom.   

What I Want To Try

I'd like to incorporate some more buddy reading and Check In work to our weekly routines.  I think this can be beneficial to all of my students.  I'd also like try the Jigsaw strategy as part of the plant unit we've begun this week.  

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