Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Shared Reading Turned Classroom Book (freebie)

I've been gradually creating a classroom book document.  I've already shared 10 pages worth.  (Go here and here if you're interested.)  Today I'm sharing a few new pages.  These particular classroom books are based on shared reading experiences, mostly with big books.  I've wondered how helpful it is to share these kinds of classroom books, considering not many teachers are using the same big books I am or even use big books at all.  I came to the conclusion that I want others to see the possibilities for how most any shared reading experience can be a springboard for classroom books.  Any text that the kids are reading together, basals even, that has a repetitive pattern is perfect for this.  These types of repetitive patterns are also typically built around important sight words, that when put into a class book, are read over and over again.  The benefits of these kinds of books in our readers' hands is worth considering.  Be on the lookout for the possibilities!  (Click on the each picture for your own copies.)














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6 comments:

  1. LoriDecember 11, 2013 at 4:26 PM

    I love your class books! Your shared reading experiences turned into class books are a wonderful way for students to practice their reading, gain fluency, and grow their love for books!
    Lori
    Conversations in Literacy

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  2. Sara at schoolDecember 11, 2013 at 6:58 PM

    Tammy, I can't seem to look at these in my iPad, so I'll have to check them out next time I'm on the computer. However, your posts have encouraged me to have the kids write some class books. Some they've written on PowerPoint on the computer - writing about last week's basal story. They really seem to enjoy reading each other's writing, misspelling and all.

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    1. TammyDecember 12, 2013 at 6:06 PM

      Sara, I'm glad you've been inspired to try out some class books. They're lots of fun!

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  3. UnknownDecember 12, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    Tammy, You're brilliant, and I am grateful for your positive sharing. I know my kiddos find these books the most interesting, and I can find them reading all the time! My parents love it too! Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

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    1. TammyDecember 12, 2013 at 6:06 PM

      Marie, you're welcome. The kids definitely love reading these books all the time.

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