Saturday, March 19, 2011

CAFE - comprehension

Using The CAFE Book by Gail Boushey and Joan Mosher has really helped me focus my mini-lessons during reader's workshop.


One of the strategies from our CAFE menu that I am constantly revisiting with my students is "check for understanding".  I made  a form to help my students record their thinking in writing as we "check for understanding".  We use the form throughout the year and the students do a pair share after they complete their writing.

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2 comments:

  1. ShellyMarch 20, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    I see this book/strategy posted on several blogs. Is this a resource you use school-wide or just something that you've read and implemented on your own? I would love something with ideas on how to better teach the comprehension skills our reading program emphasizes.
    Shelly
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  2. KimberlyMarch 20, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Many of the teachers in my building use the CAFE Menu (and ideas) from the The CAFE Book. It is a great resource for teaching strategies for comprehension, accuracy, fluency and vocabulary.

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