The University of New Hampshire, in Durham, offers a Writers Academy every summer. Please click on the link below in order to learn more. The people behind this program are the reason why I am passionate about writing and the teaching of writing. I've had previous students who have participated and absolutely cherished it.
If you and your child are interested, please let me know if you have any questions. Also, I can share names for potential carpooling prospects.
http://www.unh.edu/english/index.cfm?id=08E27A42-CA1A-3CEE-84770D349F1B7F39
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Multigenre Research Paper
Multigenre Research Paper
Due Monday, June 20th
Students have begun the largest roject of the year. They will write several pieces in different genres (hence the title multigenre). In this paper, they will research and write information on any single topic that they choose.
There will be three required genres in this paper; however, since they have grown into an independent learners, this Multigenre Research Paper will allow them to choose three additional genres that they would like to incorporate.
They are required to use three online sources. All sources should be found using Google’s Advanced Search, where they should select the “free to use or share” usage rights. They must include a Works Cited source.
They have all written a timeline to keep them organized throughout the project.
Projects will be submitted on Glogster or VoiceThread unless permission is given for something different.
My goal for them is to:
Learn. Create. Have fun!
Requirements
An informational piece
A fictional piece
A poem
Three choice pieces
Works cited
Presentations will be on Tuesday, June 21st. (More information to follow.)
As always, if you have any questions, please let me know.
Due Monday, June 20th
Students have begun the largest roject of the year. They will write several pieces in different genres (hence the title multigenre). In this paper, they will research and write information on any single topic that they choose.
There will be three required genres in this paper; however, since they have grown into an independent learners, this Multigenre Research Paper will allow them to choose three additional genres that they would like to incorporate.
They are required to use three online sources. All sources should be found using Google’s Advanced Search, where they should select the “free to use or share” usage rights. They must include a Works Cited source.
They have all written a timeline to keep them organized throughout the project.
Projects will be submitted on Glogster or VoiceThread unless permission is given for something different.
My goal for them is to:
Learn. Create. Have fun!
Requirements
An informational piece
A fictional piece
A poem
Three choice pieces
Works cited
Presentations will be on Tuesday, June 21st. (More information to follow.)
As always, if you have any questions, please let me know.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Poems and Word Problems
Check out the kids' poems on VoiceThread via KidBlog http://kidblog.org/MsSmallsClass/
Also, I'm using the following website to introduce Singapore Math. http://thesingaporemaths.com/index.html
Also, I'm using the following website to introduce Singapore Math. http://thesingaporemaths.com/index.html
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Government, Summarizing, Problem Solving, and More...
As our poetry project comes to an end, so does our study of the reading comprehension strategies of making inferences. Please note that due to technological issues, the second part of the poetry project is now due on Monday, May 9th. During this second part, students are expected to record an inference on one poem from every student on Voice Thread as well as identify a use of a poetry revision strategy from each student.
We have begun to study of writing summaries as we begin our study on government. As a class, we're reading Shh! We're Writing the Constitution by Jean Fritz. In this classic book, Jean Fritz teaches us about how the government was formed and she entertains us with fun filled tidbits of information. We're filtering and paraphrasing the important information as we read the book. (Using the SmartBoard makes this so much better!)
Currently we're learning about the three branches of government. Next week students will create a branches mobile that will help them learn about the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branches. They will learn about the various offices, duties, lengths of term, and whether elected or appointed.
Our Unit 6 math test is tomorrow. The test consists of data as well as adding and subtracting fractions (with common and uncommon denominators). Students took a practice test yesterday. We went over the answers today. They were given another practice test today, with the answer key so they can study more tonight. We will begin to study Singapore Math Problem Solving next week.
Next Wednesday, May 11th, we are going to Skype (video conference) with a fifth grade class from Florence, Italy. Please talk to your child about some questions he/she may ask.
As always, please let me know if you have any questions and/or concerns.
We have begun to study of writing summaries as we begin our study on government. As a class, we're reading Shh! We're Writing the Constitution by Jean Fritz. In this classic book, Jean Fritz teaches us about how the government was formed and she entertains us with fun filled tidbits of information. We're filtering and paraphrasing the important information as we read the book. (Using the SmartBoard makes this so much better!)
Currently we're learning about the three branches of government. Next week students will create a branches mobile that will help them learn about the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branches. They will learn about the various offices, duties, lengths of term, and whether elected or appointed.
Our Unit 6 math test is tomorrow. The test consists of data as well as adding and subtracting fractions (with common and uncommon denominators). Students took a practice test yesterday. We went over the answers today. They were given another practice test today, with the answer key so they can study more tonight. We will begin to study Singapore Math Problem Solving next week.
Next Wednesday, May 11th, we are going to Skype (video conference) with a fifth grade class from Florence, Italy. Please talk to your child about some questions he/she may ask.
As always, please let me know if you have any questions and/or concerns.
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