hi, we are in the middle of our high stakes testing (FCAT) which will not be over until march 13th. i always spend the last quarter doing something fun with the kids in hopes they will enjoy reading again after we endlessly hammer them with relentless drills in order to prepare them for 'the test'. :( the last 2 years, we worked on a family history project which they loved. however, this year, i have a lot of students for the 2nd time so i want to change the project. reference and research is their weakest skill, so we engage in authentic reading instruction with these 2 goals in mind. so....this year we will be researching different types of children's lit and they will become the authors! my students rarely succeed in school. i try to change that attitude from the moment they walk through my doors, but i think we have come up with a great plan to recognize their success as writers. several books will be chosen for 'publication' and i am making arrangements to visit the local elementary school where they will be able to read their books to the students in the appropriate grade levels. any suggestions, comments, ideas? i need to focus on this as we struggle through the testing so it is ready to go on march 14th. thanks for your input! :) *\l/**\l/**\l/*Lynn*\l/**\l/**\l/* Once you learn to read, you will be forever free"
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