Language arts teachers rock too!

What a great day I had working with language arts teachers at Stehlik Intermediate in Houston, too! These teachers really knew how to tackle the state test in grades 5 and 6 with a creative touch! They had students making up their own questions, working together to analyze and justify answers, and using state test question stems as guides to discussions in literature circles. All great activities that work well at literacy work stations with a test prep twist.

Here’s a snapshot of what I saw on my recent visit there.

 

Using fine art to teach inference

Anchor chart for plot structure

Teacher facilitates vocabulary and grammar work. These kids love using the thesaurus!

Character analysis anchor chart

 

Guided reading at a small group table

Small group using a bank of student desks

Yellow and red pieces of paper to signal for help at each station

Research station