Showing posts with label Common Core. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Common Core. Show all posts
Monday, March 18, 2013
Biography Lapbook Fun-CCSS for Writing
With all of the research requirements in the common core, I wanted to create experiences for my 2nd graders that were meeting those requirements as well as being meaningful to my students. I decided I would have them write a biography report. This is how we got it started.
We have an awesome resource available to us at our school called www.pebblego.com. I had the kids explore all around the biography section. I then gave them some guidelines for which people could be chosen. (I decided on African Americans and women) Of course, you can use books or other resources as well.
The kids then explored the people from the categories I chose. (Little do they know, they were learning a lot about a lot of different people! hehehehe) They then wrote down their top 3 or 4 people they would like to research. (I just had them write their choices on sticky notes.)
I went through and made sure to choose something from their list, but figured it out so they all were researching someone different. Oh, and I also took MLK out since we do so much with him.
We started our research with the timeline. I gave the students their timeline note page (included in this pack) so they could record the important dates and events.
The children then research their facts. I had them do most of this part at home so parents could help with the ‘in your own words’ part.
The only section that was left to complete was the character traits part. I put pages of traits and definitions into page protectors in 3-prong file folder. The kids had a mini-dictionary to refer to the definition of the various traits.
We completed this during guided reading groups. That way, I was able to work with a small group at a time. The children chose traits that they thought represented their person. They then wrote what their person did to earn the trait.
Now we were ready for the fun part . . . the organization of all our information. I’ve recently gotten ‘into’ lapbooks and have seen all sorts of neat ones around. However, I haven’t been able to find one that would work for anyone that we wanted to research. So, we got down to work. The kids chose a colored file folder.
We then folded each side so they met in the middle. I was amazed at how well they did. They then glued a piece of construction paper in the middle to make it sturdier.
I had a few of the foldables that were required for each lapbook and also provided extra booklets they could use for extra information.
After I showed the kids how to fold and assemble their foldables, I showed them a sample I made. I then put out some fun paper from my scrapbook table at home. You know, the one that has all the stuff and not very many completed projects? The kids got started on their research foldable. I was flabbergasted at the mess we created!
Here are some close-up samples of the lapbooks.
It was fun and my kiddos have learned bunches! Oh, and we did get the room cleaned up . . . thanks to 25 little vacuum cleaners!
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Get'em While They're Hot!
I couldn't get full-blown math mysteries done, so I decided I would make some mini-mysteries! Instead of having 10 problems to solve, I made these with 5 problems. I kinda like the idea of some shorter versions. It seems like my kids never have time to finish one during math stations.
Just like all of my Math Mysteries, I based the problems on the Common Core State Standards! I made the {2nd}, {3rd}, and {4th} grade versions.
Hope you have had a super Saturday!
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Amazing Common Core Tool!
I have been seeing this cool Common Core tool all over Pinterest, so I decided to look into it a little more. I added it to my blog. The pics are taken from my blog and I thought I would just show you with pics. Check it out . . . oh, and don't worry . . . there's an app for that! I already have it on my phone, too!
Well, what are you waiting for? Go ahead and try it out!
Have a great week!
Saturday, April 7, 2012
The 2nd Grade Math Mystery is done!!!
Now, I need to grade papers, wash clothes, get some food in here . . . I need a maid, cook, and secretary!
Have a wonderful and blessed Easter!
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Data Binder Video-How Mine Look
After Cracker Barrel this morning (Can you say 'YUM'?!) I had my hubby head over to my school and help me tape a little video about my data binders. I thought it might be helpful for you to actually see what I put in mine. You must realize that this is a work in progress . . . it has changed many times and will probably change again. If you have no idea what I am talking about, be sure to stop over at my last post to check it out!
Good luck!
Friday, March 30, 2012
Do You Do Data Binders? See How I Do!
A week after our collaboration, I had 22 binders from my WONDERFUL parents, and was ready to rock 'n roll!
- I put a parent's signature page in the front of the binder.
- I put a parent letter in the binder to explain what the data binder was all about. Here's the note:
- I wrote each child's name on the spine labels and put them down the spine. Here are some of the labels that I used. I like to have them numbered so the kids can put them in alphabetical order quickly. (I always alphabetize by first names.) I also LOVE my rounded corner cabinet to store the binders. Keeps everything nice and tidy!
- After the binder was set up, I used a 3 hole punch to punch any assessment pieces (graded papers) and then printed a graph to go along with it.
- Each Monday (or the first day of the week), after we passed out papers, the kids recorded their scores on their graphs. I've really seen an improvement in their spelling scores . . . they are competing with themselves and trying to do better each week.
- I originally made my graphs with the number of items on a page. I just created some different graphs that are based on percentages instead. I also made some of the graphs open-ended and some of them with subjects at the top.
- After they record their scores, they then fill out their reflections page and evaluate how they did and decide what their goals for the current week will be. I have also added another reflections page to start our year out. It is a basic 'starter' reflections page to help us stay on target!
There are many ways that you can use these pages . . . the trick is making it work for YOU! You are the boss, applesauce! Watch a {quick video} about data binders in my class!
If you would like to have {tons of extras AND editable files}, click so you can make the data binders your own.
Lots of editable files to help you personalize graphs, labels,
letters, etc. for the needs of your students in your class.
Hope this helps you get your data organized. Thanks for stopping by! You ROCK!
Friday, March 16, 2012
Expanded Sentence Examples & CCSS FREEBIE for Spelling!
Anyway, I thought I would put some pics of the expanded sentences from my {Author's at Work pack} that my kiddos worked on today. We just wrote one sentence for now . . .I thought we would write another one next week now that the kids really 'get it!'
Here you go!
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Here's your {free spelling test page}!
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