My ELA Schedule
Whole Group Reading
The Not So WImpy Teacher creates resources for busy teachers in grades 2-5 who are looking to deliver engaging and meaningful lessons without overwhelm and chaos.
Help your students practice standards-based reading skills with these fun and engaging close read passages and activities. Best for grades 3-4.
Last updated on August 30, 2019 by Jamie Sears
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Carrie Hovermale
Love your materials and helpful info! Thank you!
Do you have info/resources for how you include and teach spelling and phonics?
Jenny Sprague
Good question — I am wondering the same!
Not So Wimpy Teacher
Hi Jenny,
Since this post was written we’ve added some great resources. We have an awesome spelling curriculum for grades 2 and 3 and have plans to create grades 4 and 5 in the future. This blog post explains the curriculum in more detail: https://notsowimpyteacher.com/2022/05/how-to-teach-spelling.html
You can view the curriculum using this link: https://notsowimpyteacher.com/2022/05/how-to-teach-spelling.html. You can also download a FREE week of activities using this link: https://notsowimpyteacher.ck.page/dd64414f9f We know once you see the curriculum, you’ll love it!
Please email jamie@notsowimpyteacher.com if you have any further questions.
Kristen
I love you and your resources. Do you do trainings, webinars?
Ashley
She does a whole training series on her reading, writing, and math blocks on her Facebook page. You can find them in her videos section.
Not So Wimpy Teacher
You may also be interested in the Writing Masterclass that is a 10 hour PD on writing workshop. You can learn more about it and get on the waiting list for next year using this link http://www.notsowimpyteacher.com/yes
Beth Morgan
Good Evening,
I was going to purchase your Reading Bundle but I was also interested in your Book club and Reading REsponses. Are the lst two included in the reading bundle or should I purchase them separately? Thanks, Beth Morgan
Retta Guel
I noticed that I had the same question as another teacher, but within the Reading bundle are the Reading Responses and Book Club included? Thank you!
Not So Wimpy Teacher
Hi Retta,
The Reading Bundle includes a unit on answering questions. Here are links to other resources specifically on Reading Response and one for Book Clubs.
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Reading-Response-Essay-Writing-Unit-5272087
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Book-Club-Digital-and-Printable-Fiction-and-Nonfiction-Bundle-1868209
Brittany
Hi! I am looking to follow your schedule for my reading block! I am also not a fan of our basal text. I saw the list of books that you shared for whole group read alouds, do you have a pacing guide for the read alouds that you used to go along with the target skills?
Not So Wimpy Teacher
I’m sorry, I do not have a pacing guide for the read alouds I used with my class.
Lenny
How would you suggest modifying the block if we are departmentalized and I only have 90 minutes a day with the students for ELA? Thanks for any insights you can offer!
Not So Wimpy Teacher
Great question, Lenny! Scheduling is one of the most challenging parts of teaching. You can use this link to sign up for our FREE class schedule resource full of ideas on how to get creative with limited time. https://notsowimpyteacher.ck.page/e004e2fb7e
Erin
Hello!
I love that you include your reading mini-lessons with your read-aloud books! How do you ensure that you are getting thoughtful and inciteful responses from your students?
Thank you!
Not So Wimpy Teacher
Hi Erin,
During the read aloud time I focus on the skill using discussion and turn and talk to include all students. For more detail on reading response you can view this post: https://notsowimpyteacher.com/2017/08/my-ela-block-reading-centers.html
Kristen
During your whole group read aloud does each student have their own copy of the chapter read aloud book?
Not So Wimpy Teacher
Hi Kristen! If you have whole class sets, then you could have your students follow along. However, I usually did not have whole class sets, so my students listened as I read aloud. I knew my students would need more practice with the weekly skill, but I also knew I would be meeting with them in small groups to continue practicing the skill and meeting students a their reading levels. I hope this helps!