We're currently in Ancient Egypt in SS and a writing unit on feature articles in LA. We do one set of research, then use the information for both the feature article and an infoposter. We work on researching to essential questions, taking notes in bullet form to those questions, then using that information in the 2 different forms of presentation.
We differentiate in several different ways- student choice, scaffolding and support, and the quantity of information required. We steer some of our students to areas where the information is easier to find, and we steer our more able students toward more complex ideas within their choices. I have most of my support sheets on my eboard if you need them. P.S. Our technology in the classroom is limited to 8 laptops that work marginally.:) Karen In a message dated 02/01/09 17:20:51 Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: 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 > > 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 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 _______________________________________________ The Literacy Workshop ListServ 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
