Glogs are digital posters, created using a website made for classroom use. We do not post them to the internet or share them outside the classroom. For kids choosing to create a Glog for their project, here are the instructions. Some kids had accounts already, and their password is their i-ready number. Those who just had an account created recently should do the following:
6/8/12 The following assignment went home this week:
You
know a lot! In our last week together,
each of you will have the chance to highlight something you know by teaching
one thing to the class.
Your written piece is due on: Wed. 6/13/12
Biography Project
To
create a Glog:
1.
go
to www.edu.glogster.com
2.
user
name is your last name and first name with no space: (WoodHeather)
3.
password:
glogs
Save
glogs, but do not publish them. We will
view them in class.
You be the teacher!
Your final project must have two parts:
1. A written piece
2. A presentation
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For
the written piece, you may choose to do one of the following:
·
A
written report
·
A
poster
·
A
glog
·
A
poem
·
A
song
·
A
play
During
our last days together, you will teach the class your topic. You can do this by showing what you have
written. You are also welcome to (but
you don’t have to) bring in props, use the Touch It board for display purposes,
or demonstrate what you are teaching.
Your
written piece should be clear enough that I can read it and do what you
describe, or understand what you are teaching.
This means you should have lots of DETAILS and DESCRIPTIONS to make what
you are saying very clear.
You will be graded on:
· The CLARITY of , and DETAILS in your written directions
· The NEATNESS of your written piece
· How EASY TO FOLLOW
your classroom
presentation is
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Your written piece is due on: Wed. 6/13/12
Materials for your
presentation are due the same day,
but presentations will
be staggered over several days.
Biography Project
As part of our study of non-fiction books and sources, students have been assigned a biography project that includes researching someone of their choice from three different sources, writing a "folder" style report and poem, and presenting their character orally in what we are calling a Wax Museum for our first grade buddies. Information on this project went home yesterday- I checked every backpack to make sure everyone took it home! I have been trying to attach word document links to this so that you have access to the forms in case things to missing, however I have had no luck. Please let me know if you have questions or need more copies.
The book about their famous person is due to me by next Wednesday, March 28th. I think this will be a fun project and can't wait to see the kids' Wax Museum!
The book about their famous person is due to me by next Wednesday, March 28th. I think this will be a fun project and can't wait to see the kids' Wax Museum!
Writing that Sparkles Like a Snowflake:
A Flaky Book Report
In our Writer’s Workshop, we have been learning about how author’s make their stories grab the reader’s attention and make their stories memorable. In this book report, you will read with the techniques we have studied in mind and look for examples of when they are used to enhance the story.
For this book report, you have the option of EITHER reading a chapter book OR at least three picture books. The book(s) must have a winter time setting.
After reading the book(s), write on one side of your snowflake. The center should have the book title(s) and author(s). Fill in the stems of the snowflake with following examples of sparkling writing that you found while reading:
_____ three adjective phrases (the hungry dog);
two from your reading, one you create
_____ three adverb phrases (skated swiftly);
two from your reading, one you create
_____ three similes or metaphors (sparkled like a
snowflake); two from your reading, one you create
_____ three idioms (give me a ring when you get home);
two from your reading, one you create
_____ three sensory details (the smell of buttery
popcorn) two from your reading, one you create
_____ three specific nouns (the Burlington Public Library);
two from your reading, one you create
_____ DECORATE the side without writing!
*** If you can’t find them, re-read- they’re in there!
**If you’ve re-read a few times and still can’t find examples,
ask an adult for help.
*If you and an adult still can’t find examples,
make up your own that would fit the story you read.
Snowflake Book Report Rubric
Neatness
3= What beautiful writing!
2= Work is readable, but could be neater.
1= Work is messy.
Thoroughness
3= You got it all!
Examples sparkle and are dollar examples!!
2= Missing between one and three examples.
Your example is a quarter example.
3= Missing more than four examples.
You’ve given a penny example.
Creativity
3= Looks like you put a lot of time into decorating!
2= Looks like someone cared only a little.
1= Looks like spilled milk.
Our first book report! Below is a copy of the guielines that went home today (9/28). There is also a rubric that went home. Let me know if you'd like a copy of that emailed to you.
Fiction Book Report Guidelines
The book you choose must be a fiction chapter book that you have never read before.
Please bring a book to me for approval by: Wednesday, Oct. 5th
After reading the book, you will write a book report in the form of a book review, much like the review of the movie “Wall-E” that we watched in class.
Your report should be written in paragraphs, like any report, and explain the following:
_____ The title and author
_____ The genre (is it realistic fiction, fantasy, science fiction?)
_____ What was it about? Summarize the plot. Include:
____ the setting,
____ at least 3 of the most important events –but not
the ending!
____ Tell about the main character’s personality with examples
_____ Use vivid language to keep us interested!
_____ Did you like the book?
____Why or why not? Give examples!
The report will be graded based on the rubric provided and reviewed in class.
We will also work with Mr. Murphy to create either a video or audio podcast of you delivering your review to an audience (our class!), which will then be posted to our blog.
Written reports are due to Mrs. Wood no later than:
Friday, October 28th.
