In the past, I've worked with my social studies OR science teacher to find out what they'll be on about the time we are writing our research paper. That has worked out very well. I also provide some very structured worksheets for students to use on notes and works cited. For example, we did a paper on Ancient China. They focused on geographic features, inventions, people and one topic of their choice. The good thing was the structure really helped those who had no idea what they were doing. The bad thing was the lack of choice for the kids. C LaRue 6th Grade Royster Middle School
________________________________ From: [email protected] on behalf of Lucinda Marcello Sent: Sun 2/1/2009 4:11 PM To: A list for improving literacy with focus on middle grades. Subject: Re: [LIT] taking stock I am wondering what teachers are planning for research projects in middle school. What has worked well for you? We are looking for creative ways to engage the students and cover the standards in research. Tying in technology seems to motivate our students here. Please share what you plan and what has worked well. Thanks. Lucinda ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill IVEY" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2009 8:38 AM Subject: [LIT] taking stock > Hi! > > As we hit the midway point of the year, I find myself wondering what > questions and topics we would like to focus on in the second half of the > year in LiteracyWorkshop. I know I've been a little spread thin this year, > and something I am focusing on in the second half of the year is bringing > more energy to this group. In this era of tough financial times, virtual > professional development (such as this group can provide) is likely to > play an increasing role in the lives of dedicated educators, and I view > this group as a wonderful forum for this to happen. > > Alongside questions and topics, we may also want to think about using > other forums to supplement our listserve work. For example, Bill Ferriter > over on Teacher Leaders Network recently used VoiceThread to hold a book > chat with Kelly Gallagher. Any and all ideas you have are welcome! > > Let me also take this chance to remind listmembers of the annual poetry > slam which takes place in April - a chance for your students to share > poetry with other students from around the U.S. and around the world, > making and receiving comments on all poems posted. More details to follow > once Keith and I have a chance to discuss this year's parameters and > process. > > Take care, > Bill Ivey > Stoneleigh-Burnham School > > > > _______________________________________________ > The Literacy Workshop ListServ http://www.literacyworkshop.org > <http://www.literacyworkshop.org/> > > To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to > http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/lit_literacyworkshop.org. > > Search the LIT archives at http://snipurl.com/LITArchive -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.233 / Virus Database: 270.10.16/1926 - Release Date: 01/30/09 17:31:00 _______________________________________________ The Literacy Workshop ListServ http://www.literacyworkshop.org <http://www.literacyworkshop.org/> To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/lit_literacyworkshop.org. Search the LIT archives at http://snipurl.com/LITArchive
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