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"Wearable Work" - I was reading a blog on the Teacher Idea Factory. She talked about making work that the students can wear. Even though my students are older, I still loved the idea, so we tried it in class!
We made superhero capes that showed off their best sentences. I wanted their sentences to be detailed. We went through the question words to add these details. They had to complete the work on a rough draft first. I helped them edit their work. Then they got poster paper.
My students got so into writing their sentences. I planned on doing this in one day, but we had to carry it over into two days. The engagement they had made it worth while. As a bonus, my students were even able to relate what we worked on in class to a note that went home from the office.
Click here for a free copy of the rough draft paper my students filled out. You will see the rough draft as well as the headings the students cut out for their posters.
We made superhero capes that showed off their best sentences. I wanted their sentences to be detailed. We went through the question words to add these details. They had to complete the work on a rough draft first. I helped them edit their work. Then they got poster paper.
My students got so into writing their sentences. I planned on doing this in one day, but we had to carry it over into two days. The engagement they had made it worth while. As a bonus, my students were even able to relate what we worked on in class to a note that went home from the office.
Click here for a free copy of the rough draft paper my students filled out. You will see the rough draft as well as the headings the students cut out for their posters.
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Kahoot! - I know that I wrote about this in the past. I am revisiting it, because my students used it this week for a math review. They love it! This site is free for you to use.
Click here for teacher website. This one allows teachers to either create their own game or use one that is already on the site.
Click here for the student website. This is the one that students use for their answers.
Click here for teacher website. This one allows teachers to either create their own game or use one that is already on the site.
Click here for the student website. This is the one that students use for their answers.
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Graffiti Board - I have wanted to try a graffiti board in the past but never got around to it. Since we have been reading Sideways Stories From Wayside School, I thought I would finally get around to making one sooner.
We wrote about our favorite characters, quotes, etc. from the book. They were digging into the stories to find things to add to the poster. I was just sad that I didn't try this sooner.
To make your own board, put a topic into the middle. The students write thoughts/comments around the paper.
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PARCC Testing - I know you are sick about hearing about this. I am sick of talking about it! I am officially done (with that test at least)!!!!!
How do you copy with the endless boredom of testing? The teacher I tested with chose to stretch as he was running later in the day. Since I am of the philosophy - Only run when chased! - I didn't understand it. I preferred to walk laps around the double computer lab. It made hitting my Fitbit goal a piece of cake!
How do you copy with the endless boredom of testing? The teacher I tested with chose to stretch as he was running later in the day. Since I am of the philosophy - Only run when chased! - I didn't understand it. I preferred to walk laps around the double computer lab. It made hitting my Fitbit goal a piece of cake!
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Advice Needed - Lately my students seem so disrespectful of other people's property (mostly mine). Any advice on how you deal with this? We are taking away things left and right, but nothing seems to help.
Have a great weekend!
Love the superhero cape idea! I haven't done a graffiti wall yet this year, will need to incorporate it somewhere!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I don't know why I haven't done a graffiti wall earlier. They are fun!
DeleteWe do a lot of wearable art– mostly hats. The graffiti wall is a great idea– thanks for the reminder. Kathleen Kidpeople Classroom
ReplyDeleteThanks! I need to do more wearable art. The kids loved it!
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