Reading/Literacy
Teacher
Mrs. Cindy Dimmick
Resources for Parents
- Guided Reading Levels and Targets
- Reading/Language Arts Look Fors
- Guided Reading Levels and Targets - MCPS reading benchmark expectations by quarter
- GRL J-P Text Characteristics - Characteristics of text for Grade 2-3 students
- Kindergarten Small Group Components - What teachers teach our Kindergarten students
- Guided Reading Planning Sheets - A guided reading planning form to use with novels
- Novel Instruction Planning Sheet - A guided reading planning form for K-1 teachers
- Prompt Strategy Poster - Reminder to students to use before, during, and after strategies throughout reading
- Prompt Strategy Strip
- Text Features Chart
Resources for Teachers
Alphabet and Word Walls
- Alphabet Cards - MCPS approved alphabets offered in a variety of ways to support student learning
- Miniature Alphabet
- Alphabet Picture Cards (single sheet)
- Alphabet Picture Cards (whole sheets)
- Mini Alphabet Word Wall
- Gr. Level HF Cards - Grade K-5 high frequency flash cards
- High Frequency PPT - Sample of kindergarten powerpoint
- Gr. K Q 123 HF Words
- Gr. K Q 1&2 HF Words
- Gr. K Q 2 HF Words
Written Responses
- Steps for teaching written responses
- Student BCR Checklist - Self checking for BCR's (primary)
- Desktop BCR Checklist Reminder - Self check for BCR's (can be used during MSA)
Writing
- 6+1 Traits
- Writing Process
- Handwriting Strokes - MCPS approved handwriting strokes
- Handwriting Verbal Path - MCPS approved verbal directions for handwriting