Charts are a way for students to organize their thinking in a meaningful way. Teachers can easily read through the chart and determine where students need additional instruction.
Sentence stems are a way to scaffold instruction for your students. They ensure students use academic language in their speaking and writing. This can be especially helpful when working with English language learners or in aiding students in writing complete sentences. Give students a copy of the sentence stem you would like them to use. This works well in the student's reading response journal or on the back of a bookmark they are using.
* These are possible assessment options for this strategy, however many options exist. Be mindful of your students and what will best serve their needs.
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