FACE of a Reader & Test Talk

Last year I did my version of the CAFE, it was called FACE of a Reader
(read about it here http://www.mswinston.com/Reading%20Workshop.html)

With my transition to 3rd grade and standardized testing I am reading a book called Test Talk that incorporates testing taking strategies into reading workshop. I am pleased to find out that this book was written by two Virginia Teachers!

I'm thinkin of continuing to do my FACE of a Reader board but I was thinking about changing Extending Vocabulary to Expanding Test Taking Strategies. And list the strategies that I'm reading about under this section.

That means I needed to make some slight changes to my FACE posters.
FACE Menu Headers 3rd
How do you display test taking strategies in your classroom?

Test Talk

I just received a new book I ordered called Test Talk: Integrating Test Prep into Reading Workshop. Most of you know that after 7 years in 2nd grade I am finally entering the world of standardized testing. I'm excited and nervous all at the same time. I my biggest fear is for me to teach my new 3rd graders an entire year only to have them fail their end of the year assessments. I can't wait to dive into it, after I finish with Vacation Bible School next week I intend to dive head first into this read. Have you read the book? Tell me what you think in a comment below!

Assessment Checklist

I've taught 2nd grade for 7 wonderful years! But I also recognize that that season in my life has come to an end and a new season is beginning... in 3rd grade! So for the first time as an educator I will enter the world of standardized testing. I'm a little nervous but that's to be expected. To prep my students for the Virginia SOL Reading 3 Test, I created this checklist for them to complete after every reading test or cold read.

Assessment Checklist