Reader's Theatre

 We just finished reading a folktale in one of our 4th grade reading groups so we decided to have a little fun and read the play that went along with it. The students really enjoyed reading different characters and swapping parts. I even made them stand up while they read for the full effect.

What's up next...Common Core ELA Review. Doesn't that sound fun? I bet I can make it fun!

Rules

 We finished our reading of the book Schooled by Gordon Korman and as a book project we created Voki's. Each student chose their favorite character and then created a Voki character based upon it. They are located to the right side of this post for your viewing pleasure. The students had a great time writing their character drafts and then creating their Voki's using all of the new technology we are implementing in the district. We even travelled down to their classrooms to present our Voki's to the entire 5th grade. The kids had a blast reading and then using technology.

The next book on the agenda is Rules by Cynthia Lord. We will also be creating a technology based book project so stay tuned.

Cause & Effect

On Friday we reviewed the topic of Cause and Effect. We are realizing what an amazing tool The Smart Board is to reinforce skills and it can make learning interactive and fun too!

Read for the Record Day!

Students came ready to read Lady Bug Girl and the Bug Squad today! We are so thrilled that our friends at The Scoop in downtown Clayton purchased these wonderful books for our ENTIRE school.

Thank you a million, there will be many smiling children in the building today!