Paraphrasing

As students collaborate in order to create their glogs, they are having difficulty paraphrasing the nonfiction information they have on their self selected topics.  This is a common problem and a very important skill to learn.  Below is a Power Point Presentation that is helpful to learn various ways to paraphrase.

http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/lesson_images/lesson1062/ParaphrasingPractice.pps

Glogster

Yesterday, we started to use a web 2.0 tool called Glogster, which is an interactive poster board.  We're using the education (EDU) branch of Glogster.  A glog is a great tool to use when you have text, pictures,  videos, and music to share.  Students are selecting an aspect of the American Revolution that they are interested in learning more about.  They can select to research the cause, a battle, a site, a person, a document, the aftermath...(They have to select a seed idea rather than a watermelon idea).  They will create a glog to share what they learned.  Students are not to use last names or post pictures or videos of themselves unless they have special permission from me and their parent/guardian(s).

Below is the login web address:
http://edu.glogster.com/login/

Nickname:
Studentname2018 (2 exceptions of 2018Studentname)
Password= the same password they have for everything else

This project is due on Thursday, December 23rd, although I will give extensions up to January 3rd.  (I'm not going to assign any homework over Winter Break).

Many teachers in SAU 16 have been using Glogster for the last couple of years.  They see it as a valuable learning tool.  Below are some examples of glogs made by fifth graders in Brentwood.

http://ls2009.edu.glogster.com/glog/

http://ccarley18.edu.glogster.com/coreen-montana/

http://bv2009.edu.glogster.com/glog-7293/

http://bv2009.edu.glogster.com/glog-3382/


As always, please contact me with any questions, comments, and/or concerns.  I want to work with you to help make you feel comfortable about the technology we're using this year.

Holiday Celebration

On Thursday, December 23rd, we will transform our classroom into an elegant restaurant.  All students should dress up for the occasion.  We will be serving Chinese Food, sparkling apple cider, and some sort of dessert.  I'm asking each student to bring in $10.00 to cover the cost of the food, paper/plastic products, beverages, and some decorations.

Students have drawn a secret New Year's Wish exchange partner.  They are to make a card to give their wish exchange partner on this day.  They have a planning sheet to help them prepare their cards with kind wishes.

I need two to four parents to help me by picking up the food, decorating, serving the food, and cleaning up on that day.  Please let me know if you're available and willing to help.

I'd also like to borrow two long table clothes and some candle holders if possible.

If you've already ordered and paid for a school lunch for that day- you will receive a credit to use for January.

Thanks!