After we read it a couple of times we use highlighters to underline words that helped to paint a picture in our mind.
Here are the two we worked with last week. Students LOVED checking out each others pictures and how they illustrated each one.
October 26, 2015
Good Readers Visualize
I always begin teaching visualizing by using poems because they're short and sweet.
After we read it a couple of times we use highlighters to underline words that helped to paint a picture in our mind.
Here are the two we worked with last week. Students LOVED checking out each others pictures and how they illustrated each one.
After we read it a couple of times we use highlighters to underline words that helped to paint a picture in our mind.
Here are the two we worked with last week. Students LOVED checking out each others pictures and how they illustrated each one.
What's Your Favorite Kind of Candy?
Alright, so we just had to write about candy!! Who doesn't enjoy a piece, occasionally or even once a day? With Halloween approaching we wrote our opinions.
Kids illustrated and labeled their favorite candy. They added it to a large pumpkin bucket I made (which I don't have a picture of).
Here are a few examples of their writing.
Kids illustrated and labeled their favorite candy. They added it to a large pumpkin bucket I made (which I don't have a picture of).
Here are a few examples of their writing.
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| Love his illustration and how he labeled! |
Pumpkin Jack
Another pumpkin went home!!
We also had to say goodbye to Pumpkin Jack. He was getting pretty nasty!! These two were ready and willing to toss him outside.
We also had to say goodbye to Pumpkin Jack. He was getting pretty nasty!! These two were ready and willing to toss him outside.
Red Ribbon Week
We're celebrating Red Ribbon Week. We decorated our door with a ribbon, wrote, and illustrated how we keep our bodies healthy and safe.
Monday: Wear Red
Tuesday: PJ Day
Wednesday: Team Jersey
Thursday: Hat Day (Donate a $1)
Friday: Community Color
Monday: Wear Red
Tuesday: PJ Day
Wednesday: Team Jersey
Thursday: Hat Day (Donate a $1)
Friday: Community Color
October 18, 2015
What's Your Favorite Fall Activity?
What's your favorite fall activity? We brainstormed a list of fall activities on a leaf and then wrote our opinions.
Students listed collecting leaves, riding their bikes through the leaves, playing in them, finding acorns, climbing trees, jumping in the leaves, making leaf piles, running through them, and some celebrate their birthdays in the fall.
Notice NO ONE said the colder weather!!
Of course I modeled and then they were off. We completed this cute writing activity and created the acorns to go with them. They look adorable in the hall.
Students listed collecting leaves, riding their bikes through the leaves, playing in them, finding acorns, climbing trees, jumping in the leaves, making leaf piles, running through them, and some celebrate their birthdays in the fall.
Notice NO ONE said the colder weather!!
Of course I modeled and then they were off. We completed this cute writing activity and created the acorns to go with them. They look adorable in the hall.
Narrative Writing
This week we focused on Narrative Writing. I have now introduced students to the 3 forms of writing.
I always begin with the read aloud, Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge. It's such a great way to introduce memories and how they make you feel.
We quickly listed some feelings and memories (from the book) that could fit into each category. Sorry for the messy board and writing but kids quickly picked up on writing about something they know well. I even shared some of my memories. Some were happy, while others were sad.
Students created their own Heart Maps to use later which has drawings and labels of topics they can write about.
I always begin by writing about what we know. I find students have a difficult time making up a story that has a beginning, middle, and end. SO we write about what we know.
This week we read books about mom and dad. We brainstormed a list of what we do with our moms and dads and then began writing.
After Quiet 10 (illustrating), I model and show them the expectations. We're currently working on writing 3 sentences, an opening, middle, and wrap up sentence. Some students can do more and I'm all for it!!
Once they're done, they go back and reread their work and check for conventions. I meet with them and if they're all done I stamp/write the date at the bottom. Then students go back to finish their illustration.
Here are the pieces I modeled.
I always begin with the read aloud, Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge. It's such a great way to introduce memories and how they make you feel.
We quickly listed some feelings and memories (from the book) that could fit into each category. Sorry for the messy board and writing but kids quickly picked up on writing about something they know well. I even shared some of my memories. Some were happy, while others were sad.
Students created their own Heart Maps to use later which has drawings and labels of topics they can write about.
I always begin by writing about what we know. I find students have a difficult time making up a story that has a beginning, middle, and end. SO we write about what we know.
This week we read books about mom and dad. We brainstormed a list of what we do with our moms and dads and then began writing.
After Quiet 10 (illustrating), I model and show them the expectations. We're currently working on writing 3 sentences, an opening, middle, and wrap up sentence. Some students can do more and I'm all for it!!
Once they're done, they go back and reread their work and check for conventions. I meet with them and if they're all done I stamp/write the date at the bottom. Then students go back to finish their illustration.
Here are the pieces I modeled.
Can YOU Making a Connection to Scaredy Squirrel
If you haven't read the Scaredy Squirrel books you need to! I absolutely love them and wish I had come up with such a brilliant idea for a book.
We made connections to Scaredy. Everyone has a fear!! Once we shared our fears students filled in the connection paper. It's a FREE download at my TpT Store (Scaredy Squirrel Connections).
Once the students filled in the worksheet I showed them how to draw their very own Scaredy Squirrel. I wish I had taken pictures!! They came out great and are hanging in the hall. Students made their very own Emergency Kit using their connection worksheet to help them.
Here are a few pictures of students working.
We made connections to Scaredy. Everyone has a fear!! Once we shared our fears students filled in the connection paper. It's a FREE download at my TpT Store (Scaredy Squirrel Connections).
Once the students filled in the worksheet I showed them how to draw their very own Scaredy Squirrel. I wish I had taken pictures!! They came out great and are hanging in the hall. Students made their very own Emergency Kit using their connection worksheet to help them.
Here are a few pictures of students working.
Pumpkins and More Pumpkins
We finished up pumpkins last week so let me share what we've done!
During Computer Lab, students wrote a pumpkin fact and made an illustration. They also created a diagram where once again they couldn't use scissors. Let me just say, they're getting pretty good at ripping paper!!
We also wrote the steps on "How to Carve a Pumpkin" and we actually carved a pumpkin. His name is Pumpkin Jack and we're making observations each day on how he looks. He wasn't looking so good Friday and the kids even noticed the beginning stages of mold. They went around the room plugging their noises and saying, "Pee-yew!" I think on Monday we'll have to part ways with him.
We finished up by creating some silly looking pumpkins. This is one of my FAVORITE activities because it involves PAINT and ART!! We began by tracing the shape of a pumpkin with white oil pastels on orange paper. Then with yellow, orange, and red paint we painted and blended the colors together.
During Computer Lab, students wrote a pumpkin fact and made an illustration. They also created a diagram where once again they couldn't use scissors. Let me just say, they're getting pretty good at ripping paper!!
We also wrote the steps on "How to Carve a Pumpkin" and we actually carved a pumpkin. His name is Pumpkin Jack and we're making observations each day on how he looks. He wasn't looking so good Friday and the kids even noticed the beginning stages of mold. They went around the room plugging their noises and saying, "Pee-yew!" I think on Monday we'll have to part ways with him.
We finished up by creating some silly looking pumpkins. This is one of my FAVORITE activities because it involves PAINT and ART!! We began by tracing the shape of a pumpkin with white oil pastels on orange paper. Then with yellow, orange, and red paint we painted and blended the colors together.
Once dry, they created their very own silly pumpkins. Notice our sign though. They liked the sound of "Crazy Pumpkins" instead.
A closer look...
We've already received SO many compliments on how great they look in the lobby. They make everyone smile!
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