Sitting on the Rug
Why do we go to the rug?
We go to the rug to see the model, listen and respond to stories and have discussions with our partner.
What are Special Sots?
Special Spots are the areas we go to around the room everyday to independently read.
After I finish my Rise and Shine work, I must chose a book using what strategy?
We use the iPICK strategy.
What is the purpose of teaching conferring with the students?
To check with students to make sure they are on track.
When do you go to small group?
When the teacher calls you to her table.
How do we come to the wrong?
We come to the rug by rows singing our We are Ready song.
Can you go to a different spot everyday? When can you change your spot?
No, you can not go to a special spot everyday. You can change spots every 9 weeks.
Sounds Like?
Silent Reading
Teacher on level 1 when conferring or in small groups with students
Light Laughter
What does the teacher ask the students?
What are you reading?
Can you read some of the story to me?
Tell me about the story.
Questions
If you need help when the teacher is in small groups, you get up and go to her table. True/False
What do you do?
False, Ask 3 before you ask me!
Where do you sit on the rug?
We sit in our assigned spot.
What do you do in your Special Spot?
In our special spot, we quietly independently read our books.
Looks Like?
Students independently reading/tracking thoughts
Enjoying the book.
Gently turning the pages
Sitting in Spot
What does the student do?
Read silently
Enjoy the book
Read to the teacher
Answer questions
What do you do in small groups with the teacher?
You read.
Talk with a partner.
Answer questions.
practice a skill.
How should you sit on the rug?
We should on our bottoms, sit criss cross applesauce hands in our lap.
List one reason you can leave your special spot.
You show 2 fingers to go the the restroom.
The teacher calls you to her table.
What is the purpose of the sticky notes that are in our book bag?
We use the sticky notes to track our thinking, make a connection, or ask questions about the story.
How do you leave the rug?
We leave the rug by carefully getting up, starting from the back row singing our Take a Seat song.
How long should you read?
Read the entire time.