Yesterday we examined what an ideal fiction journal page would look like. Today, we expanded our learning into non-fiction. What makes non-fiction books successful? What makes them stand out? The students are examining non-fiction books for a variety of text features and learning about how to express ideas in a clear and concise way. Some of the process is detailed below.
The students also used their criteria from yesterday to examine their work and determine how to improve it. Some students were upset that they were not yet 'on the bullseye' ... Which is crazy! We're not even a third of the way through the book! They are learning that feedback can move their work forward. By the end of this project they will find that they have 'hit the bullseye'.
Tomorrow we are going to use some online resources and picture books to explore the rock cycle. The students will take this criteria to develop a visual journal page.
Reminders:
1. Tomorrow at 11 we will be going to the Steven's Backpack sale. Children are welcome to bring between $1 and $5 to purchase toys and books.
2. There is no school on Friday.
Have a great night!
Mr. MacKenzie
The students also used their criteria from yesterday to examine their work and determine how to improve it. Some students were upset that they were not yet 'on the bullseye' ... Which is crazy! We're not even a third of the way through the book! They are learning that feedback can move their work forward. By the end of this project they will find that they have 'hit the bullseye'.
Tomorrow we are going to use some online resources and picture books to explore the rock cycle. The students will take this criteria to develop a visual journal page.
Reminders:
1. Tomorrow at 11 we will be going to the Steven's Backpack sale. Children are welcome to bring between $1 and $5 to purchase toys and books.
2. There is no school on Friday.
Have a great night!
Mr. MacKenzie