CLOSE READING: Notice & Note, PLUS A GIVEAWAY!

It's…. BACK TO SCHOOL time!

I am EXCITED and have that feeling of HIDE-ME-UNDER-THE-TABLE-SUMMER-IS-SO-NOT-OVER.  You too? Humf :) This summer went LIGHTNING fast and I've been avoiding looking at my school email just incase my principal has sent me that "ALL CLEAR" to work in our classrooms before school starts. (Because isn't it a constant fight between wanting to get prepared for the upcoming school year AND to savor EVERY. LAST. MOMENT. of summer freedom? CONSTANT BATTLE I TELL YOU!) 

As the school year ended (ALL THE WAY BACK IN JUNE), I made some lists and goals I wanted to conquer this coming fall.  One of those goals was to learn more about CLOSE READING. 

Have you read "Notice & Note, Strategies for Close Reading"?  

The authors, Beer & Probst, have done an excellent job of writing up six practical strategies for close reading that can be used in the classroom.  YEP, SIX.  Not overwhelming at all, right? :) 

The book notes example lessons, anchor charts, & the ideas behind these strategies.  If you want to know more, I've read many book study posts from other teacher authors that are helpful AND I've found this pdf link with an **awesome** sample of the book that will get you wanting more! 

Notice & Note Sample Copy 

The book was so inspiring, that I made a set of ADORABLE, colorful, and kid friendly "Notice & Note" Anchor Charts and Bookmarks that you can find in my store. 

Click HERE to check out this product!  

AND I WANT TO GIVE ONE AWAY TO YOU! 

How do you enter?  

Simply leave a COMMENT below with your EMAIL and ANSWER this question:

HOW ARE YOU GOING TO SAVOR YOUR LAST DAYS OF SUMMER?

I'll pick a winner sometime tomorrow afternoon! :)

**UPDATE: Giveaway is closed!  Congratulations to our winners! :) Please check your emails! 

Happy last days of summer!