Build-A-Braidy Cut-Outs Expository the SGM® and ThemeMaker® approach

the SGM® and ThemeMaker® approach for supporting the CCSS (for reading

Use stamps in Writing Work Stations

and progress monitor language growth over time

promote social emotional learning by talking about feelings

Pulling together discourse level language development and Webb’s Depth of Knowledge

Build-A-Braidy Cut-Outs Expository the SGM® and ThemeMaker® approachBuild A Braidy is a hands on activity that enables students to create their own Braidy the StoryBraid. It teaches narrative development from the Descriptive Sequence to the Complete Episode levels to preschool through first grade students. Benefits: Targets oral language development in the areas of conversation and narrative proficiency Engages young children in recounting personal narratives and stories Provides an activity based approach to direct