Read, Write, Think, Enjoy, Repeat!

As I have taught 3rd and 4th grade for 12 years now, I find coming to ReadWriteThink helps make my lessons more meaningful and go deeper. It is tempting to use the same lesson the same way every year, but this can lead to boring, unengaged teaching. The lessons on this website have helped make my lessons sparkle with a new light each time I teach them. I have found lessons with great research-based practices and well thought out resources. I find it helpful to be able to search through a collection of resources prepared by a community of like-minded individuals who love reading, writing, and students. Boring worksheets do not exist here! Instead, I have found organized lessons, graphic organizers, and student interactives kids appreciate. One example of how I have used ReadWriteThink to engage my students is with the lesson "Charting Characters for a More Complete Understanding of the Story" by Cammie Singleton. When I used this lesson, I had already taught story elements and theme to my students. Rather than work through the same skills with a new book, I was able to use this lesson to see each character from a mentor text in a new perspective. My students loved it!