Friday, August 12, 2011

This Rubric Cannot Get Lost !






Writing in kindergarten can be a real challenge especially when you work with young students who have limited English. I have tried lots of different strategies and this is one that has been fairly successful. I call it "The 5 Finger Rubric" and right before I release the kids to write we review each "finger" and talk about what good writers do.
Does it work? Not always but the kids love having the rubric on a stick (you can send one home) and it is a great reminder for them of what we are focusing on. I introduce this after we have been in school for a few months and I have modeled good writing through lots of mini lessons. I thought you might like to see this. I think kids need a rubric so they have a clear understanding of what is expected of them.

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19 comments:

  1. Erin EberhartAugust 12, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    STINKING presh! I have the "hand" I use too, but it is large (like mine) and students just hold it as they refer to the items on the fingers. I love the idea of downsizing and gluing it on a popsicle stick! :)
    So smart - - Thanks Fran.

    Erin
    http://eberhartsexplorers.blogspot.com/

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  2. FreckleteacherAugust 12, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    I like it Fran! I'm sure the kids do too! Will this be a freebie or will you be putting it with other writing things at TpT? (Hint, Hint)
    Thanks for sharing it!

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  3. CindyAugust 12, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    Hi Fran,
    Very cute....I am open to try whatever it takes to get them to remember! ;-)

    Cindy

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  4. TammiAugust 13, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    Very cute! I've been considering making spacemen for my kindergartners to use for spacing, but if I make these they can serve a dual purpose! Thanks!

    Tammi
    Having Fun K-1

    TammiL(dot)13(at)gmail(dot)com

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  5. JanelleAugust 13, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    This is so cute! I love the idea to send it home for the kids to use but also to remind parents of the expectations.

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  6. UnknownAugust 13, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    Love it! What a great and simple idea! Thanks for sharing!

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  7. Mrs. SchmeckpeperAugust 13, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    What a great idea, thanks for sharing.

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  8. KatieAugust 13, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    OH MY!! I love this!!

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  9. Fran KramerAugust 13, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    I put these in a basket on the table they are writing at. It would be a great homework activity for a parent to do with their student!

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  10. BarbieAugust 13, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Thanks this is great!

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  11. Heather SimpsonAugust 13, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    This is great!! Would you be willing to put it up as a printable for all your adoring fans?

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  12. Mommy2CVCAugust 13, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Love it! Thanks for sharing Fran! I was wondering if you were going to talk a little more about how you start the beginning of your year? Homework folders, Homework in general, parent hand outs and such???

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  13. WintakaAugust 13, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    Very cute.
    We use heart words and so I am off to figure out how to make a hand and type the words onto the fingers.

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  14. Jenn BessAugust 14, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    What a fantastic idea!!! Thank you for sharing!!

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  15. KeAndraAugust 14, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Cute idea Fran! Will this be a download or on your TpT store?
    Ke'Andra

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  16. Mrs. CAugust 14, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    I tried to make my own... The hand graphic I had would not let me insert a text box on each finger so the writing was off. I do so much stuff like this and I have never not been able to modify something. Where did you get your hand?
    littlemisskindergarten.blogspot.com

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  17. Fran KramerAugust 14, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    I have no idea in the world. I have had it in a collection for years. I think I got it as free clip art and tossed it in a folder. Sorry I am not very helpful.

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  18. Miss KindergartenAugust 15, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    I heard you met Toni!! What a small world!! We need to meet up for coffee, okay?!?!

    Hadar :)

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  19. learningmyselfNovember 4, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    I love this! is it for sale or copyable? (is this a word??) lol
    Amy :)

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