Summary: PWIM – Picture Word Induction Model is an inquiry based language …
Summary: PWIM – Picture Word Induction Model is an inquiry based language arts strategy that uses pictures to elicit words from children’s vocabulary. It begins with what students already know and allows them to hear and see words many times. It allows the development of sight word vocabulary and provides opportunities for various word work activities using the student generated words.
Activity Description During my 21stCE meeting with Carole Butcher, I was introduced …
Activity Description During my 21stCE meeting with Carole Butcher, I was introduced to Padlet and I immediately saw an application for it in my primary level classroom which is k-3. Although the way we are using it may not be how Padlet is intended to be used, it works great the activity we’ve named Snack Words! Every day before snack time in the morning, each student takes a turn at the Smart Board finding and moving a word they know. They touch and slide the words from one side of the board to the other. After they have had their turn with the Snack Words board, they are allowed to get their snack. I use my discretion about which words they should be able to read and ask them to choose more than one if the word they’ve chosen is too easy for them.
I adapted an assignment designed for younger students to fit my class …
I adapted an assignment designed for younger students to fit my class and the use of technology. Students were put into groups and given an iPad. I put up the QR Codes listed at the bottom of this page around the gym in 3 separate groups for the types of dance covered. The groups then had to scan their QR Codes and work collaboratively together to create an original dance piece. After presenting their choreography to the class they were to then teach their peers the basic steps of the dance style they learned.
Summary : The students used their voice to convey the characters from …
Summary : The students used their voice to convey the characters from Jonathan London Froggy books for the Kindergarten students. Outcomes: CP6.4 Initiate and develop roles in selected drama forms (radio drama). b. Use language to achieve a dramatic purpose when speaking c. Assume different types of roles and fictional identities in drama work. d. Demonstrate a willingness to take risk in developing new roles. e. reflect on, and explain, how the various roles function and express different identities within the work. f. Draw on own life experience and imagination when speaking and representing ideas in a role.
This is a project that was completed in grade 3 Social Studies …
This is a project that was completed in grade 3 Social Studies class on building a Viking Settlement/Community. It met the following outcomes Outcome: IN3.1 Analyze daily life in a diversity of communities. Outcome: IN3.2 Analyze the cultures and traditions in communities studied. Outcome: DR3.2 Assess the degree to which the geography and related environmental and climatic factors influence ways of living on and with the land. Outcome: PA3.1 Compare how decisions are made in the local community and communities studied. Outcome: RW3.1 Appraise the ways communities meet their members’ needs and wants. Outcome: RW3.2 Analyze the creation and distribution of wealth in communities studied. Outcome: CC3.4 Write to communicate ideas, information, and experiences pertaining to a topic by creating easy-to-follow writing (including a short report, a procedure, a letter, a story, a short script, and a poem) with a clear purpose, correct paragraph structure, and interesting detail. Outcome: CR3.1 Comprehend and respond to a variety of grade-level texts (including contemporary and traditional visual, oral, written, and multimedia) that address: identity (e.g., Spreading My Wings) community (e.g., Hand in Hand) social responsibility (e.g., All Together) and make comparison with personal experiences.
In my leadership unit in grade 9 health my students spent time …
In my leadership unit in grade 9 health my students spent time reflecting on how healthy decisions are important for a healthy future. In an effort to have students dream positively for their futures, and really focus on the importance of healthy life choices, I had them create vision boards. Students were encouraged to dream about their visions for their futures and create a canvas that would display these future visions. We talked a lot about how leaders spend time planning for the future they want to have, and create visions and goals for getting to where they want to be in life.
Have your students share their burning political concerns with their local MLA, …
Have your students share their burning political concerns with their local MLA, Premier, or Prime Minister in a letter writing activity that addresses both Social Studies and English Language Arts outcomes. Listen to their animated conversations as they await a reply!
This resource is made for grade 2 but could be adapted to …
This resource is made for grade 2 but could be adapted to any grade and any subject. I wanted the students to know how important the skill of critical thinking is in all areas of study and of life. I developed this lesson and put it in the introductory section of our Distance Moodle course for Grade 2. It is self-contained and could be done in any class, at any time of year. Throughout the lessons the student will see the critical thinking icon and make the connection.
Summary: This year I developed 21st Century Competencies through Critical Thinking, Creativity …
Summary: This year I developed 21st Century Competencies through Critical Thinking, Creativity and Collaboration using the Grade 6 Science outcomes on the Diversity of Living Things and PAA Woodworking. The students prepared a poster on a bird of their choice, they gave an oral presentation on their bird, they drew sketches of a bird house, constructed and painted their houses.
The purpose of the Mathematics Word Wall is to identify words and …
The purpose of the Mathematics Word Wall is to identify words and phrases that students need to understand and use so as to make good progress in mathematics. Mathematical language is crucial to children's development of thinking. If students do not have the vocabulary to talk about math concepts and skills, they cannot make progress in understanding these areas of mathematical knowledge. They need to be familiar with mathematical vocabulary and mathematical terms to understand written and spoken instructions. A structured approach to the teaching and learning of mathematical vocabulary is essential if students are to begin using the correct mathematical terminology.
The following is a blank print out of the game "Bingo" and …
The following is a blank print out of the game "Bingo" and "Wordo" that could be used with word wall words.
The following are two portable word walls.
The following is a "making words" chart.
The following is a word wall wordsearch layout.
The following is a dice game to play with your word wall. You roll the dice and find a corresponding word with the number you rolled.
Image of the Week activity: A nonfiction routine and ritual that students will love is called "Image of the Week." Choose one day of the week (e.g. Wednesday) and post an image of interest on a bulletin board in the classroom. The image might be a photograph, diagram, drawing, or map -- it varies each week. Student interests, topics of study, current events, or unique images can be just a few of the reasons images are chosen for "Image of the Week." You as a teacher can select the images to post. Give the students the opportunity to submit images for the activity as well.
Text Talk activity: Text Talk is an approach to read alouds that is designed to enhance children’s ability to construct meaning from decontextualized language.
Hinky Pinky: This word game can be used to help your students practice syllable, rhyming word, and synonym skills. The object of the game is simple. Given a clue, students must guess the two word answer. The trick is that the answer contains two words that are equal in the number of syllables and rhyme.
The following word wall sentence print out allows students to choose words from the word wall, write a sentence including it and draw a picture.
The following is a powerpoint with tips about using word walls and PWIM.
Help students keep their writing organized in a writing folder. Glue the …
Help students keep their writing organized in a writing folder. Glue the labels from the next few pages onto the covers and pockets of two pocket folders. If you wish, laminate the folders and use an exacto knife to slice open the pocket. Tape the two folders together to make a four pocket folder. You could also make your own folders using 18 x 24 construction paper/manila tag. Before laminating, let the students attach the labels and decorate.
The grade 2 curriculum centers around the community, and folksongs stem from …
The grade 2 curriculum centers around the community, and folksongs stem from communities – and can be very indicative of the area from which they come from in the language used, the stories told and the instruments played upon. The songs I use for examples are also written in the ABA form, which we also discuss. Student learn how folk songs are created, taught a very basic ABA form (which comes up later on in successive grades), rhyming, a topic to write about, and possibly collaborate with others to compose their own piece.
Students who have self-regulation challenges benefit from increasing their understanding of their …
Students who have self-regulation challenges benefit from increasing their understanding of their learning needs. Leah Kuypers developed the Zones of Regulation Curriculum to help students develop social, emotional and sensory regulation. Sequential lessons were taught to individuals and to whole classrooms. In the activities, students learn how to use strategies or tools to consciously regulate their actions, which in turn leads to increased control and problem solving abilities. As a culminating activity a SMART table activity will be created for students to show their learning of the different zones. The Smart table activity will also allow students to share the tools or strategies that they found effective in each of their zones.
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