"Or... instead of a paper, what are some other formats students could use? PowerPoint, webpage, etc. Or, maybe students could write bookreviews and publish them on Amazon.com (of course, with parental permission, etc)."
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Keisha Kibler replied to Denise Lindstrom's discussion Chapters 3 & 4 in the group Best Practices for Literacy InstructionKeisha Kibler replied to Denise Lindstrom's discussion Chapters 3 & 4 in the group Best Practices for Literacy Instruction"Heather- Great thinking. Maybe, you could keep a list of creative projects for students to choose from at the end of each unit. For example, the project list could include: Make a PowerPoint, create a book cover, create a fake MySpace page (give…"
Keisha Kibler replied to Denise Lindstrom's discussion Chapters 3 & 4 in the group Best Practices for Literacy Instruction"I agree Mary- It is hard to be "fun" all the time. I don't think fun is the right word though. I feel that we should engage them all the time...This means that we need to know our students and their interests. You are right.. no…"
Keisha Kibler replied to Denise Lindstrom's discussion Chapters 3 & 4 in the group Best Practices for Literacy Instruction"Lesley-
Hi... Do you know of any ways we, as teachers, can get to know our students? I always use journaling and blogging as a way to get to know them. Also, interest invetories are great? Do you have any fresh ideas?"
Keisha Kibler replied to Denise Lindstrom's discussion Chapters 3 & 4 in the group Best Practices for Literacy Instruction"Hey Amber-
How do you see yourself, in your own classroom as the teacher, incorporating blogs. I love blogs. I found the blog site classpress.com to be safe and secure for students.
I like how you said that if we don't change the way we teach…"
Keisha Kibler replied to Denise Lindstrom's discussion Chapters 3 & 4 in the group Best Practices for Literacy Instruction"Donna-
I enjoyed reading your discussion. I think you make a valid point that some of these sites only make the celebrity lives seem more glamorous! However, I often talk about celebrities in my classroom during units. In fact, right now my kids…"
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- At 5:16pm on January 26, 2010,
Denise Lindstrom said… - Great! I'll be there by 1:30!
- At 4:10pm on January 26, 2010, Denise Lindstrom said…
- Sounds great Keshia! I'll put it on my calendar! Can you give me your cell phone number in case I get lost! I'll just come to the office when I get there.
- At 10:16am on January 20, 2010, Denise Lindstrom said…
- Hi Keisha! Glad you joined. My students are ordering the books as we speak! We should be ready to start February 2. When would like me to come out and talk to your teachers?
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