It's no secret that I have a love affair with sticky notes. It doesn't matter the color or the size, I will find some way to use them in my class. And, just as I have a love for them, so do my students.
Sticky Notes for SMART Goals
In September, I establish a SMART Goals routine with the students. We record weekly goals with sticky notes. Then, the students archive their goals within their data folders. The ability to stick, remove and re-stick is awesome! The students get a kick out of going back into their SMART Goals data and reflecting and analyzing where they were at the beginning of the year compared to where they are now.
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SMART Goals Recording Form
I use a different color each month.
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SMART Goal Anchor Chart
One quick look and I can see if a student
hasn't posted their goal yet. |
Sticky Notes for Anchor Charts
I use flexible grouping in my classroom. There is a lot of collaboration and small group/partner work. To help increase the engagement and accountability, I use sticky notes! I will prep chart paper to house the student responses. Sticky notes are passed out for students to record their thoughts. I often will use colors to distinguish which groups have responded and how many times.
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| Venn Diagram Comparing Cultures |
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Finding Explicit Details
Sticky Notes for Thinking Codes
As a part of Reading Workshop, students are asked to use sticky notes as part of their reading routine. They use them to record their "Thinking Codes" in their novels. Those codes help students respond in writing when it's their turn to write in their Reading Response Journals. They also use them when they come to the group to discuss the novel.
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Anchor Chart
Students also have a bookmark to remind them of codes. Most will
create their own codes when these won't suffice! |
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Codes Within a Novel
(cut a sticky note into thirds)
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Sticky Notes for Character Traits
I also ask students to use them when working on Character Traits. Students will find evidence in the text to support their opinion. They record the page number and quote.
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| Anchor Charts for The Hope Chest |
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Character Trait Mat (8.5 x 11)
Students find evidence and record it. They are only allowed three.
So, they must rank their own evidence! |
These are just some of the ways I use sticky notes. If you have a favorite way, please share! I love learning new ways to incorporate these lovely little bits to increase student engagement!