Words, Words, Words- Janet Allen

Allen, J. (1999). Words, Words, Words Teaching Vocabulary in Grades 4-12. Stenhouse Publisher.

• Having fun with language- words should be enjoyed, especially as students. Word study does not have to be boring, it can actually bring joy to students. For instance, instead of students completing worksheets, they could have the opportunity to play “Hang Man” or “Scrabble” There are a plethora of games that get students more familiar with words but in a fun and interactive way. Incorporating games to either introduce or teach vocabulary helps the students not have a bad connotation when it comes to learning words.

Wacky We-Search Reports- Barry lane

Lane, B., & Bodimeade, M. (2003). 51 Wacky we-search reports: face the facts with fun! Shoreham, VT: Discover Writing Press.

• Drawing isn’t one of the only ways to incorporate art into the classroom. Students can be creative in many different formats. For instance, creating digital photos is a wonderful way to represent an idea or thought. Some students may feel they are bad at drawing/painting, but giving them an alternative option is a great way to encourage them to still be creative. Pictures are worth a thousand words!

Revisit, Reflect, Retell- P. David Pearson

Hoyt, L. (2009). Revisit, reflect, Retell: Time-tested Strategies for Teaching Reading Comprehension. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.

• A wonderful sheet that a found in this workbook incorporated art which is awesome! It’s called “Illustrating the Story”… students are asked to draw the beginning, middle, and the end of the book. After the students draw the 3 main components of the story, they will be asked to verbally retell the story. This activity is a great way for students to showcase their creativity and think on a higher level than just fill in the blank or multiple choice worksheet.