I don’t really have a dog but I’m happy to report that Open Court Resources is again being updated.Yes two weeks and several angry e-mails have gone by without a new file added to the site. My computer died, what can I say? Thanks to all of you who sent in resources during that period …
Category: Site Updates
Site Updates on Brief Hold
Hi All, I’ve received many new resources this week from visitors that I am excited about adding to the site. Unfortunately, the computer I use to create the web site has died prematurely and so all updates are on hold while I buy a new computer. I’m waiting for Leopard and also going back and …
5th Grade Spelling Lists
Thank you to Francie Kugelman for submitting spelling lists for fifth grade units aligned with Open Court 2002. They have now been added for the Astronomy Unit.
Find Your Candidate
Here’s a cool site which will pick your 2008 presidential candidate based on your views.
Sorting Assessment (SOAR) Data
Here’s an idea for sorting assessment data (SOAR) using Microsoft Word. submitted by Francie Kugelman >Here’s an idea for sorting SOAR Data using Excel in Microsoft’s Office Suite. submitted by Francie Kugelman This is an idea of entering SOAR data from Open Court tests in a template. Using the Word Table helps me instantly know …
R.I.P. to Old Favorite Open Court Blogs
As painful as it is I am removing the following long dormant blogs from my blogroll today. If by any chance they are revived I will gladly add them again. The first is Rocky’s blog which was in many ways a precursor to this blog with articles on the Concept/Question Board and scaffolding the writing …
Same Blog—New Name—Renewed Focus
In the nine months that this blog has been in existence it has become one of the most popular sections of Open Court Resources.com second only to the web site’s main page. While this blog will remain the place to go for almost daily tips for teaching the Open Court Reading program, my entries have …
Pardon Our Dust
I’m updating the blog’s look so it might look a bit strange at times during the next hour or so.
Vocabulary Strategy Flags
Crystal Edwards, a fantastic new teacher at my new school, Brentwood Science Magnet, has contributed vocabulary strategy flags to the web site. These are to be printed and attached to popsicle sticks which students keep in their pencil boxes. When examining the week’s vocabulary students hold up the strategy which they think is appropriate for …
Comprehension Strategy Songs
Here’s a fantastic idea for reinforcing the meaning of comprehension strategies using short songs/chants submitted by Reina A. Schaffer. Please find the Comprehension Strategy songs on the general resources page.