Me, a writer?

As I meandered the halls over the past couple of weeks I have noticed so many great things going on in the classrooms…

• I walked into a classroom Friday and noticed the students doing some sort of theatrical play in short takes. I was so intrigued I went back today and learned it is called a Frozen Tableau. This class of Middle School Social Studies students were working from a summary of text and information and doing still life plays with a narrator. Every one was engaged, even those students who are not regularly involved. It was amazing.

• Further down the hall a group of Middle School ELA students were learning using IPADS, guided by a Literacy Coach working in collaboration with 2 teachers. The students were eager to use this cutting edge technology, and were quick to adapt. This was all taking place in a classroom where, only three years ago, the teacher preferred not to employ technology. Truly uplifting.

• As I moved upstairs I found groups of students sitting in the hallway reading books and working on tasks within their literature circles. Inside the room the teacher was just finishing her conference with one group of students who were deeply involved with their discussion. Reading for enjoyment and yet working on a series of comprehension and writing activities.

• One of the Social Studies classed were making Pop up books to help them summarize their learning. It turned out to be a great hands on way to incorporate writing, and images to solidify students learning of the big concepts.

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