Literacy News
April 2016
Ideas...Ideas. Ideas....
(1st and 4th) Traditional Literature- Greek Mythology is always fun to explore. Here is a Kid/Teacher Friendly site to explore. It would be fun to tie Science into this genre as well. Let me know if you would like any help with planning this unit. http://greece.mrdonn.org/myths.html
2nd Drama-Here is a fun activity to use in small group or as a mini lesson. https://drive.google.com/a/nisd.net/file/d/0B3nYpktBraG8NkxnandFbXFfdGs/view?usp=sharing
If you need more resources for your Drama unit let me know. We can always type up our favorite mentor text as a play!
(3rd) Persuasive- A great way to tie in Reading/Writing/Science/Social Studies is to make a Fiesta Pamphlet, Advertisement, or an Article. Take it a step further and make a Franklin Fiesta Commercial. (Technology!!!)
5th Scientist Research Project- I noticed you will exploring science/space and famous Scientist. Here is a fun way of presenting their research projects.
http://mrshallfabulousinfourth.blogspot.ca/2013/03/watts-up-thomas-edison.html?m=1
or we could have the kids dress up like their scientist and have other grades come by and visit your rooms. It could be Franklin's Narrative Museum.
Jeans pass for anyone who emails me an idea they would like to try out in their rooms.
Have a great week everyone.
Upcoming due Dates
April 5th-NEAR is due and Writing Sample Data meeting (k-3)
Professional Development
April 19th After school Literacy Updates
April 28 half day training off campus