In November, the girls worked together in many ways: in pairs, in groups, and across classes. Working with peers is critical to helping the needs of all learners in the classroom, as well as promoting leadership. Working within and across grade levels, the 4th & 8th graders used written work to create digital presentations. Students had the opportunity to do research in school and at home about animal adaptations. The students took the important and relevant information and wrote an explanatory text needed for a power point presentation. Working with the Eighth Graders, each student put the text and graphics together to create a power point presentation. Including technology in the classroom meets the new Common Core Standards, as does writing over an extended time frame. The students had time for research, reflection, and revision. Technology forms a link from academics to the real world and enhances learning experiences. Technology also gives students access to an extraordinary range of sources and learning opportunities. The collaboration with the Eighth Grade students enhanced the academic and creative goals of all the students, including using conventions of Standard English, knowledge of language, and vocabulary acquisition.
Online learning:
*Please note: The class novel for May and June will still be The Odyssey. However, the series has changed and we will now read Classic Starts: The Odyssey (Classic Starts Series) [Abridged] [Hardcover] Homer (Author)
A Novel Idea Bookstore will have copies of the book.