I felt like I was falling behind. I was the last one left who hadn't yet begun a class blog. And then, the moment to end all moments...dun dun dun dun....I now unveil to you... the beginnings of a blog!!!!
Announcing the grand opening of www.mrsfrostwrites.blogspot.com !!! Visit it, love it, recommend things for it, and let me know what you do that works(so I can copy)!!
I went to the MCTE Autumn Assembly and picked up this STELLAR idea from Barry Lane--my new friend (see picture). Check out this YouTube video (Monty Pythons--Ministry of Silly Walks), then encourage your kids to do a silly walk that "fits" a character in the book. For example, Romeo and Juliet would be two people stabbing themselves, etc. I also heard from Robbyn and Nick VanFrankenhuyzen, and other cool educators from around the state. Even Barack Obama was there (well, he stayed the previous night there actually)!
I learned a little more about Native American culture, and encourage you to go to www.oyate.org --this site critiques books and more from the Native American perspective.
I also attended a wonderful demonstration about the value of painting in writing. I'll talk more about that later...
Finally, I want to give a shout-out to Miss Penny Lew!!!! I began your "trip" lesson today and discovered that my students create the most interesting characters ever!!! I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for a wonderful day!!!
2 comments:
Wow - imagine my excitement after checking your blog all this time and not seeing anything new. So, congrats on updating it and your school site looks great. Good job.
Thanks!! I will try to keep up...without going completely bonkers!!
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