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Category Archives: Reading
Working with ConferApp
In January of 2013, I attended my 3rd 21st Century Learning Hong Kong conference. I attended a session with Jeff Dungan (@jdungan) on the Confer App. It looked like an effective and efficient tool to use in the classroom. I … Continue reading
Posted in apps, PYP, PYP Attitudes, PYP Profile, Reading, science, teaching, technology, writing
Tagged 21clhk, apps, assessment, differentiation, formative assessment, math, PD, technology, writing
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Linking Children’s Literature to PYP Profile/Attitudes
“The aim of all the IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.” (Making the PYP Happen) The IB Learner … Continue reading
Posted in international teaching, PYP, PYP Attitudes, PYP Profile, Reading, teaching
Tagged fun, PYP, read aloud, reading, real-life experiences, reflection
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From edmodo to Google Groups
I have used and blogged about edmodo before as a learning space for literature discussions. Since our school has gone full speed ahead with Google Docs and Google Site Portfolios, I decided to try and use Google Groups this year instead of … Continue reading
Posted in Reading, technology, writing
Tagged Google, literature circle, reading, technology, writing
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A little help from friends
Nothing Ever Happens on 90th Street by Roni Schotter is a story about a young girl named Eva, who has trouble coming up with something to write about. After she receives some advice from her fellow neighbors she tries to … Continue reading
Literature Circles with edmodo
edmodo is an online tool that allows teachers and students to connect and collaborate. I have used edmodo before with grade 5 students, but this is the first year I’ve used it with grade 3. I started with setting up … Continue reading
Posted in integration, Reading, technology, writing
Tagged edmodo, literature circle, reading, wordle, writing
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Diary of a Puma
The book 6+1 Traits of Writing by Ruth Culham was one of the first books I bought as a resource for teaching writing. Since then I have found many more resources both print and online to support my teaching of … Continue reading
Read one more chapter, pleeeaassee!
I am currently reading The Monster’s Ring by Bruce Coville aloud to my grade 3 class. They love the book and I love hearing them moan and groan when I stop reading for the day. The story focuses on young … Continue reading
Digital Storytelling-Green Screen in action
After our successful work with iMovie for our Book Talks (see my previous post here) my students and I decided to take on a new project using a green screen for our study of Taiwan. After 4 weeks of inquiry … Continue reading
Book reviews with iMovie
This year my students and I were inspired by Mr. McGuire’s Book Talks. We enjoyed watching the students share their book recommendations so much that we decided to try our hand at making our own. This was also the students … Continue reading
Posted in integration, Reading, technology, Uncategorized, writing
Tagged fun, read aloud, reading, technology, writing
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Last Wordles of the school year
After a year of promoting the use of Wordle in my classroom (see my previous post here) and numerous student produced “Guess the Wordles” for class every morning, my students have come together to thank me for being their teacher … Continue reading
Posted in Reading, Uncategorized, writing
Tagged fun, student voice, visual literacy, writing
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