This past class we worked on finding as many 4-letter sentences in a triangle as we could to start off the morning. Afterwards, we went through another advice column in order to see what sort of elements exist. After reviewing the various elements, we responded to one other person's question.
Please bring your advice column to next class in order to hand it in!
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Advice Columns Galore
For this lesson, students were eased back into giving advice with a couple of fun clips from Youtube. After getting all sorts of relationship advice, and suggesting what they desire in a boyfriend/girlfriend, students went back to "Breaking the Ice", and answered questions provided on the worksheet.
As a class, we went over the criteria that the students had decided upon for giving advice. After finalizing our criteria, we looked at some samples of advice columns. Students were asked to read the questions (in partners) and predict what sort of advice would be given. They then flipped the questions over to see if they had given the same advice.
Before leaving for the fire drill, everyone filled out a question on an index card. These questions will be used next class as writing prompts for giving our own advice.
As a class, we went over the criteria that the students had decided upon for giving advice. After finalizing our criteria, we looked at some samples of advice columns. Students were asked to read the questions (in partners) and predict what sort of advice would be given. They then flipped the questions over to see if they had given the same advice.
Before leaving for the fire drill, everyone filled out a question on an index card. These questions will be used next class as writing prompts for giving our own advice.
Ms. van D and Giving Advice
Ms. van D will be taking over the class for the next couple of months (until the middle of November). She told the class today that they will be working towards writing a newspaper, with all of its different elements.
To start, the class will be working on an advice column. But before they get into writing the advice column, students were asked to ask each other for some advice based off of different question strips that were given.
After becoming more comfortable with asking questions, we read through "Breaking the Ice" together. We made sure that the content of the story was understood by all of students.
To start, the class will be working on an advice column. But before they get into writing the advice column, students were asked to ask each other for some advice based off of different question strips that were given.
After becoming more comfortable with asking questions, we read through "Breaking the Ice" together. We made sure that the content of the story was understood by all of students.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Riding the Tiger Role Play
Today, students worked through an activity that required them to think like Danny and the tiger, the central characters in Riding the Tiger.
To begin, we drafted questions we would ask Danny and the tiger, as well as comments we would make to them, given the chance to sit down an interview them. Then, students chose a character to "be" and responded to the comments/questions, in role. After students had a chance to think about how the character would act and respond to the questions, they role played with a partner, pretending to answer the questions as the character of their choice.
Over the past two classes, students were given many opportunities to practice their oral language skills!
To begin, we drafted questions we would ask Danny and the tiger, as well as comments we would make to them, given the chance to sit down an interview them. Then, students chose a character to "be" and responded to the comments/questions, in role. After students had a chance to think about how the character would act and respond to the questions, they role played with a partner, pretending to answer the questions as the character of their choice.
Over the past two classes, students were given many opportunities to practice their oral language skills!
Monday, September 17, 2012
Riding the Tiger
Today, we worked on developing our oral language skills, through the exploration of a children's book called Riding the Tiger.
Students were asked to share a time when they felt pressured to do or say something, and discuss how it felt to be pressured. We made a list of some of the feelings students had experienced and noted that there were both positive and negative emotions represented on the list.
Then, we began the story, and students were asked to keep track of the things Danny seemed to like about the tiger, as well as the things Danny didn't really like about the tiger. We discussed that the tiger had many appealing traits, but also some troubling ones.
Finally, students were asked to explore the many emotions Danny experiences at the conclusion of the story. We will work more with this story on Wednesday.
Students were asked to share a time when they felt pressured to do or say something, and discuss how it felt to be pressured. We made a list of some of the feelings students had experienced and noted that there were both positive and negative emotions represented on the list.
Then, we began the story, and students were asked to keep track of the things Danny seemed to like about the tiger, as well as the things Danny didn't really like about the tiger. We discussed that the tiger had many appealing traits, but also some troubling ones.
Finally, students were asked to explore the many emotions Danny experiences at the conclusion of the story. We will work more with this story on Wednesday.
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Reading Assessment Time!
After collecting a writing sample from everyone on Tuesday, it was time to check what students were able to do when reading for information. So, in Thursday's class, students were asked to read a news article and then to demonstrate how well they were able to summarize main ideas, make inferences, and figure out unknown words.
I will be using the information from these reading assessments to guide me in future lessons. No mark will be attached to the assessment.
Don't forget that Monday is a Day One! Also, don't forget to bring me your "All About Me" assignment!
I will be using the information from these reading assessments to guide me in future lessons. No mark will be attached to the assessment.
Don't forget that Monday is a Day One! Also, don't forget to bring me your "All About Me" assignment!
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Show me your story!
Today, students completed a narrative writing sample, so that I can see what you already know and are able to do with narrative writing. Your piece will serve as a formative assessment tool for me, in that it will show me where your strengths are and which areas need more improvement. Your writing sample will not be marked; however, I will provide you with some descriptive feedback, so that you know what you should continue doing and what you should consider changing/adding for next time.
Please remember to finish up and bring your "All About Me" assignments!
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Welcome Back!
On Friday, we spent the beginning of class reviewing what we believed was important regarding course and classroom expectations. We used a "placemat" activity to create collaborative criteria, then discussed these ideas as a class.
Then, I distributed the course outline, and went over it so that students know what to expect this year.
Finally, students were given time to work on their "All About Me" assignments, which I would like to collect on either Tuesday or Thursday next week. Remember that my goal with this assignment is to learn more about your hobbies, interests, family, etc.
Then, I distributed the course outline, and went over it so that students know what to expect this year.
Finally, students were given time to work on their "All About Me" assignments, which I would like to collect on either Tuesday or Thursday next week. Remember that my goal with this assignment is to learn more about your hobbies, interests, family, etc.
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