Reading expectations anchor chart

Students established expectations for independent reading

Read to self procedures anchor chart

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Do you look on Pinterest for Anchor Chart ideas and give up at the thought that your Anchor Chart could never look that amazing? It actually doesn’t have to be that difficult to make an amazi…

My first love as a student was reading. When my teacher would say to take out a book and read for 10 minutes after recess, I was in heaven. I dreaded the moment when she would tell us to put our books away. 10 minutes just wasn't enough for me! I could read all day long! Some of my faves from back in the day (Didn't we all start our own baby-sitters club?): Don't we all wish every student in our class was like perfect little eight year old me? My guess is most of US had the same attitude…

I LOVE a good anchor chart. If you've spent any time in this little space, you know that! I especially love making anchor charts stand out for

Read to Self anchor chart features different strategies and rules for independent reading. Be a leader! Be a reader! 1) find a good fit book. 2)find a comfortable place to sit. 3) sit still. 4) keep your eyes on the book. 5) read quietly. 6) stay focused. 7) look at the pictures. 8) sound-out new words. 9) think about what might happen next.

For independent reading to be an effective use of time, it is essential to set these clear expectations for students and yourself.

My new obsession this year has been making and using anchor charts for my lessons. Here are just some of the anchor charts I have made this year. Some of these charts are original ideas but many are ideas I have seen and used from other teachers. I am not good at drawing so I use clipart from my computer to add pictures to my anchor charts. I print them out and glue them onto the chart! It’s so much easier and looks so much better than what I could draw! I also laminate my anchor charts so I…

Real reading versus fake reading