Hot+Spots

** Strategy for the Week – Hot Spots **
Hot Spots are a great way to see what your students are struggling with while reading independently. Students use hot spots to “flag” any words or parts of a selection/book that are causing them difficulty.

[[file:HotSpotsforReading.pdf]]
*Remember to incorporate and continue [|Think Alouds] & Model, Model, Model!

Website for the Week - Storyline Online
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**Focus for this week's walkthrough:**

 * Centers/ Workstations/ Small Groups:** It is not to early to begin centers and developing procedures for students. Centers should be engaging and worthwhile allowing students to practice and apply skills. If you need assistance in developing centers or need ideas for activities, please let me know.

** Discussion of the Week **
**This Week’s Blog:** Five Ways to Enrich Your Teaching Life You may respond to the blog under the **DISCUSSION** tab.


 * Suggested Themes or Topics**
 * Current Events: Severe Weather
 * Labor Day
 * Grandparents Day
 * September 11th - Patriots Day
 * Constitution Day (September 17th)
 * Hispanic Heritage Month
 * National Waffle Month
 * Johnny Appleseed (September 26th)

//**For those who may need a boost with the lesson plan format, please review the sample. Please note, principals may require additional information.**//