Meaningful Reading Conferences: Whole-Group Instruction
In part three of Big Impact Reading Conferences: 5 Minute Wonders, Christy leads us to consider the way whole-group instruction empowers meaningful reading conferences.
After viewing the keynote session, take time to check out the resources, articles, and additional videos. You can reach out to Christy on Twitter (@crushlevine) and share your insights or ask questions by tagging your posts with #choiceliteracycourses.
Resources
| Core Belief Worksheet | Identifying Your Core Beliefs | Download |
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Articles
Videos
Reflective Transitions
Christy Rush-Levine helps her eighth-grade students launch the work period with a reflective question that sets a tone for productivity, and then returns to it throughout the morning during transition times.
Minilesson: Opinion Proof Chart
Christy Rush-Levine helps her students create an "opinion proof chart" in their notebooks. This exercise helps them build their skills in backing up opinions with evidence.
Minilesson: Revising Literary Analysis Essays
Christy Rush-Levine presents a minilesson to her eighth-grade students about revising their literary analysis essays, using an analogy about putting furniture together.
Minilesson: The Importance of Context
Christy Rush-Levine uses a vivid anecdote from her youth to teach her middle school students about the importance of context in literary analysis.
