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Making Ten to Add & Subtract: A Live Workshop for K–2 Teachers
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Encourage thoughtful independent reading with our Reading Response Letters for both literary and informational texts! These letters guide students in reflecting on what they read, enhancing reading comprehension and critical thinking.
Encourage thoughtful independent reading with our Reading Response Letters for both literary and informational texts! These letters guide students in reflecting on what they read, enhancing reading comprehension and critical thinking. Perfect for classroom assignments and developing deeper engagement with texts.
Writing back and forth, I formed a special ‘reading bond’ with my students. From these letters, I knew their likes, dislikes, struggles, and tendencies as readers. I was able to recommend certain books for them, help them identify their ‘just-right’ book level, and I could encourage them to think more deeply about the text they were reading.
This resource includes all the materials and tips you need to implement reading response letters in your classroom. Included in this resource…
Implementing the Letters: Mini-Lessons/Notes
Reading Response Letter Materials
Examples from my Classroom (includes original letters and typed versions)
Responding and Assessing Literature Letters
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Join me for a hands-on workshop exploring what to model, which questions to ask, and how to respond when students get stuck using ten to add and subtract.
Includes a printable Teacher Toolkit, ready-to-use Number Talks, and the workshop recording.
Ilyce A. –
Great resource!
Lou Ann B. –
Love this resource!
Kandice M. –
I love this resource! My students thoroughly enjoyed. Can’t wait to use again this year.
Jennifer D. –
Great resource!! Very well laid out and easy to project on the smartboard for lessons. Great way to introduce reader response letters. Thank you!
Nicole D. –
Thanks!
Kara K. –
Love the concept!
Dana I. –
Great resource. Thank you.
lisa toney –
I love this product!
Ink and Education –
I am excited to incorporate these into my instruction to give my students more guidance and structure when writing about their reading. Thank you!
Mrs D in GT –
Fantastic Resource. My students love the communication with each other. Thank you for sharing!
Brandy R. –
Great!
Lacey P. –
Great resource!
Mary S. –
I love all the examples. It really helps with modeling.
Cassandra K. –
Great!
Beth T. –
Easy to use. Great resource!
Jamesha W. –
This is a great resource and very thorough. The examples and suggested format were perfect! Thank you!