Close Reading & Technology Integration

I was looking for a quick and easy way to assess "close" reading and integrate technology when I discovered Google Drive Forms on Jennifer Jones' blog 'Hello Literacy' 

I almost jumped out of my chair when I realized that after the answers are collected on the form, Google automatically creates a spreadsheet of the answers. This feature is going to make scoring extended responses so much easier!

If you're interested in using Google Drive here are a couple useful links:
The Paperless Classroom
80 Ways to use Google Forms In Your Classroom

Must Have Monday- Organization

I don't know how I survived my first 7 years of teaching without this All-Purpose Organizer from Lakeshore.  The bins are the perfect size to hold all the resources I need for my day and I love the bright colors.  These past few years have been my most organized and I have to think it's partly because of this little contraption.  Thanks Lakeshore!