3. Collaborative conversation SL.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6, 7, 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and expressing their own clearly.

4. Resource tool RL.8.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text

5. Student engagement and ownership

6. Flagging thoughts Organizational Tool

11. Rank your comfort level from 1-5.

12. Only display while they are being referenced Laminate and display on pocket chart rings or hangers Create smaller posters

13. Minimize anchor charts for students to keep in a folder or to glue into their daybook Student creation of own anchor chart

14. Have a master notebook of anchor charts Organize by CC standard or essential standard

15. Take pictures of anchor charts to keep in notebook Livebinder