{"id":2986,"date":"2016-03-24T01:16:22","date_gmt":"2016-03-24T05:16:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bookunitsteacher.com\/wp\/?p=2986"},"modified":"2025-08-26T21:54:35","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T01:54:35","slug":"creating-anchor-charts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bookunitsteacher.com\/wp\/?p=2986","title":{"rendered":"Creating Anchor Charts"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Using anchor charts is a fantastic way to cover key points quickly. This colorful, to-the-point method of teaching keeps students focused. Students look at the charts not only as reference guides but also frequently ask questions after viewing them that show a deep understanding of the topic. This is why I try to create a new anchor chart for each skill I plan to cover.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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I hang new anchor charts in the classroom before class begins. I am often surprised by how often students notice and begin talking about a new anchor chart before class formally begins. The pictures often catch their attention first. This is one reason why pictures are so important!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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This \u201cText Structures\u201d anchor chart was created before a series of lessons that prepared students for a writing assessment. It pairs simple pictures with short definitions and transition words. By viewing this chart, students can quickly understand the main differences in these four types of texts.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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During formal instruction, the anchor chart was used for discussion. Immediately following the discussion, students created a foldable graphic organizer for their interactive notebooks covering the same information. [You can get this free organizer here.<\/a>] This allowed students access to the information at home and in class. Students referenced the chart during writing practice to ensure they stayed on topic. The anchor chart\u2019s keywords were a tremendous help to many students who needed to improve sentence transitions.
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These are a few tips that will help you create your own anchor charts:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Plan Before You Begin Creating Your Anchor Charts<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n


\nBefore creating an anchor chart, plan it out on an ordinary piece of notebook paper trimmed to have the same number of lines as your chart paper. This will prevent you from having to start over when you realize you\u2019ve run out of room and still have another detail to add to the chart.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Color Matters<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n


\nUsing a variety of colors is extremely important.\u00a0 Many students will associate specific details with color, making remembering easier. Purchase a great set of colorful markers. Crayons work well for coloring in pictures. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Pictures are Essential<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

The idiom \u201ca picture is worth a thousand words\u201d applies to anchor charts. Simple pictures work best. Students must be able to see them from across the classroom.\u00a0 Many students will focus on the pictures first. When recalling information, students often associate the rules with the illustrations.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Use Sticky Notes<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n


\nIf you wish students to interact with the anchor chart, sticky notes are crucial. Students write information and\/or draw pictures on the notes and add them to the chart. You can have students write character traits, words that contain a specific prefix, an illustration, and a phrase containing a simile. The possibilities are endless. Simply remove the sticky notes when you take down the chart. Now the chart may be used again next year.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Once I began creating anchor charts, I discovered they are a highly effective teaching resource. Anchor charts have had a positive impact on my students’ mastery of skills.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Check out my web pages for some anchor chart inspiration:<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Language Arts Anchor Charts<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Math Anchor Charts<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

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