Description

To show active, engaged thinking, we ask students to leave a trail of “think marks” as they read through their texts. And these colorful posters are excellent reminders of the think mark indicators. You can even add two customized think marks at the bottom!

Print these large format posters on 11″X17″ paper or tagboard. Index card weight is easy to run through printers and copiers and can be laminated. Print the same posters on smaller pages, too, such as letter (8.5″X11″) or legal size (8.5″X14″) by adjusting your printer or copies settings.

The posters are created using seven fun colors, each in a tie-dye pattern. Print your favorite color or make several for all areas of your classroom!

Students can have their own set of think marks with a half-sheet version, too! Print these on letter-size pages and cut in half. These mini-versions work great as desk tags or reader’s notebook reminders. Print them in color or in grayscale on colored paper for even more fun!

Now included – colored think mark bookmarks! Personalize and laminate one side of these bookmarks! With materials like these, your students will understand how to keep their brains on reading!

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Use Think Marks

Think marks indicate students’ thoughts as they read, make excellent proof of engaged reading, and add provide text evidence for discussion! When students attend to their reading, they are on their way to becoming strong readers! You can learn more about teaching readers to listen to their thinking on Stephanie Harvey’s blog, here.

Want to know more about helping older struggling readers become striving readers? Check out the HuddleTeach blog!