Helping Students Grow as Readers Through Goal Setting

GROWTH COMES FROM GOAL-SETTING.We can teach until we are blue in the face, but often, we take the one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to reading.We teach everyone the same skills and strategies…at the same time.But the problem is, students are often in different places when it comes to their most immediate need.  And while it’s fine to teach a reading topic to the whole class, we must also make sure that we are giving equal instructional time and attention to the individual reading needs of our students.That’s where individual student goals can help.In this week’s episode, I’ll be covering why it’s important to have your students set individual reading goals and how to help them achieve those goals through an action plan.  Readers come in all shapes and sizes, so let’s make sure our approach to reading is custom-made by helping students develop goals that help them to grow!Links & Resources Mentioned in the EpisodeEPISODE 31: How to Use a Reader’s and Writer’s Notebook in the Upper Elementary Classroom EPISODE 87: Developing Student Writing Goals & Why Your Students Need Them!POST: Teaching Students to Choose "Just Right" Books During Independent ReadingRESOURCES:Student Reader’s NotebookLaunching Reader’s WorkshopGrab my FREE “Just Right” Bookmark inside the Members Resource Library under “Reading Resources.”

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If you have a classroom and a commute, then you're in the right place! The Classroom Commute Podcast is THE place for busy teachers who want actionable tips, simple teaching strategies, and a little fun on your ride in to school! Carpool with Rachael each week as she helps to send you in with a grin! Each week Rachael shares simple, yet powerful teaching tips, ideas, and strategies that will help you become a more effective teacher, and maybe help you enjoy your job a little more!You'll find actionable tips for how to make your lessons more engaging for your elementary students, ideas for including more classroom technology, new activities to implement, ways for building a stronger classroom community, and strategies for all content areas including science, social studies, reading, writing, and math!And of course, there will be a little teacher humor along the way! So - buckle up and let's hit the road on your classroom commute!