Dear Teacher,
A Foldable is a three-dimensional, student-
made (and/or teacher-made) interactive
graphic organizer based upon a skill. Making
a Foldable gives students a fast, kinesthetic
activity that helps them organize and retain
information either before, during, or after
reading. In this section of the Teacher’s
Resource Book, you will fi nd instructions for
making Foldables, as well as ideas on how to
use them to reinforce and practice phonics, vocabulary, spelling,
and comprehension skills.
In this section, you will fi nd Foldables to help you
• replace photocopied activity sheets with student-generated
print
• present content and skills in a clear, visual, kinesthetic format
• incorporate the use of such skills as comparing and
contrasting, recognizing cause and effect, and fi nding
similarities and differences
• assess student progress and learning levels
• immerse students in new and previously learned vocabulary
and reading skills
• teach students unique ways to make study guides and
practice materials, and
• provide students with a sense of ownership in their learning.
I am excited to hand these Foldable ideas and activities over to
you and your students. Have fun using, adding to, and amending
them to meet individual needs.
Sincerely,
4 Foldables