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A class of fourth graders at Richards School in Whitefish Bay, WI USA

Entries Tagged as 'Literature Circles'

Helen Keller

March 12, 2012 · 1 Comment · Book Reviews, Curriculum Highlights, Podcasts, projects, Reading, Social Studies, Writing Projects

Our names are Payton, Kayla, and Gretchen. We read the book Helen Keller by George Sullivan and are doing an interview with Helen and Annie. Payton will be talking as Helen Keller, Gretchen will be Annie Sullivan, and Kayla will be the interviewer. Helen Keller

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Lewis and Clark

March 10, 2012 · 7 Comments · Book Reviews, Curriculum Highlights, projects, Reading, Social Studies, Writing Projects

Our names are Ben, Hayes, Khush and Mathew. We read In Their Own Words Lewis And Clark by George Sullivan. We made a game board and this how to play. Rules: start at St.Louis go to the Pacific and back 2-4 players Objective: go to the Pacific and back before everybody else. Stops Fort Mandan: [...]

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Davy Crockett

March 8, 2012 · 9 Comments · Book Reviews, Curriculum Highlights, projects, Reading, Social Studies, Writing Projects

The Alamo By David, Adler, Clay, and Jack This is where the Mexicans and Texans fought for land. Davy Crocket was part of the Texans team. Spanish priest first built the Alamo in 1757. Sam Houston planned on blowing up the Alamo and then leaves. There are about 400 people in the Alamo. About 2,500 [...]

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Betsy Ross

March 6, 2012 · 2 Comments · Book Reviews, Curriculum Highlights, Podcasts, projects, Reading, Social Studies, Writing Projects

Hi our names are Abby, Callie, and Meghan.  We read a book called Betsy Ross in Their Own Words by Peter and  Connie Roop.  We loved it and decided to turn Betsy’s story into an interview. Q1. How did you feel when General Washington asked you to sew the American flag? A1. I felt like [...]

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Wright Brothers

March 4, 2012 · 2 Comments · Book Reviews, Curriculum Highlights, projects, Reading, Social Studies, Writing Projects

Success in the Sky By Hannah, Joey, Andrew, Jake, and Arienne We are reading a book called The Wright Brothers. We chose this activity, a board game because we thought it would be a creative idea. The object of the game is to be the first to get to the finish spot. The game is [...]

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Sitting Bull

March 2, 2012 · 1 Comment · Book Reviews, Curriculum Highlights, Photography, projects, Reading, Social Studies, Technology, Writing Projects

Hi our names are Trenton, Logan and Pascal. We read a biography on Sitting Bull by Peter and Connie Roop. We decided to film an interview with Logan as Joe Buckman (Interviewer), Trenton as Sitting Bull (Indian), and Pascal as General George A. Custer (Army General). Sitting Bull

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The Cabin Faced West #2

January 16, 2011 · 1 Comment · Curriculum Highlights, Podcasts, Reading, Social Studies, Writing Projects

A podcast of an original book review project created after reading The Cabin Faced West by Jean Fritz as part of 4th grade Literature Circle group assignment based on historical fiction texts Created and recorded by Emily, Hayden, Ryan, and Ari January 2011 The Cabin Faced West #2

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For This Land

January 15, 2011 · 1 Comment · Book Reviews, Curriculum Highlights, Podcasts, Reading, Social Studies, Writing Projects

A podcast of an original book review project created after reading For This Land by Kate McMullan as part of 4th grade Literature Circle group assignment based on historical fiction texts Created and recorded by Neena, Inseo, and Maddie January 2011 For This Land

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The Year of Miss Agnes

January 12, 2011 · 1 Comment · Book Reviews, Curriculum Highlights, Podcasts, Reading, Social Studies, Writing Projects

A podcast of an original book review project created after reading The Year of Miss Agnes by Kirkpatrick Hill as part of 4th grade Literature Circle group assignment based on historical fiction texts Created and recorded by Lydia, Brian, Henry, and Mary Grace January 2011 The Year of Miss Agnes

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The Cabin Faced West #1

January 9, 2011 · 1 Comment · Book Reviews, Curriculum Highlights, Podcasts, Reading, Social Studies, Writing Projects

A podcast of an original book review project created after reading The Cabin Faced West by Jean Fritz as part of 4th grade Literature Circle group assignment based on historical fiction texts Created and recorded by Katie, Alex, Jason, and Rose January 2011 The Cabin Faced West #1

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Run Away Home

January 6, 2011 · 1 Comment · Book Reviews, Curriculum Highlights, Podcasts, Reading, Social Studies, Writing Projects

A podcast of an original book review project created after reading Run Away Home by Patricia McKissack as part of 4th grade Literature Circle group assignment based on historical fiction texts Created and recorded by Benett, Gaby, Sam, Andrew, and Marina January 2011 Runaway Home

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Lit Circles with Biographies

March 13, 2010 · No Comments · Book Reviews, Curriculum Highlights, Podcasts, Reading, Writing Projects

Students are currently reading biographies that they chose for Literature Circles selections for the month of March. The biographies are part of a wonderful series titled “In Their Own Words” that includes journals, letters, newspaper articles, photos, and other primary sources that tell the stories of famous Americans. Students are learning about the lives of [...]

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Run Away Home

February 4, 2010 · No Comments · Book Reviews, Curriculum Highlights, Podcasts, Reading, Technology Tidbits, Writing Projects

Run Away Home A podcast of an original book review project created after reading Run Away Home by Patricia McKissack as part of 4th grade Literature Circle group assignment based on historical fiction texts Created and recorded by Nicko, Grace, and Allison January 2010

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For This Land

February 4, 2010 · No Comments · Book Reviews, Curriculum Highlights, Podcasts, Reading, Technology Tidbits, Writing Projects

For This Land A podcast of an original book review project created after reading For This Land by Kate McMullan as part of 4th grade Literature Circle group assignment based on historical fiction texts Created and recorded by Ka-Ron, JJ, Eve, and Haley January 2010

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The Cabin Faced West

February 4, 2010 · 1 Comment · Book Reviews, Curriculum Highlights, Podcasts, Reading, Technology Tidbits, Writing Projects

The Cabin Faced West A podcast of an original book review project created after reading The Cabin Faced West by Jean Fritz as part of 4th grade Literature Circle group assignment based on historical fiction texts Created and recorded by Kenadee, Ali, Alice, and Joslin January 2010

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The Year of Miss Agnes

February 4, 2010 · No Comments · Book Reviews, Curriculum Highlights, Podcasts, Reading, Technology Tidbits, Writing Projects

The Year of Miss Agnes A podcast of an original book review project created after reading The Year of Miss Agnes by Kirkpatrick Hill as part of 4th grade Literature Circle group assignment based on historical fiction texts Created and recorded by Larry, Migsy, Betsy, and David January 2010

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The Great Wheel

February 4, 2010 · No Comments · Book Reviews, Curriculum Highlights, Podcasts, Reading, Technology Tidbits, Writing Projects

The Great Wheel A podcast of an original book review project created after reading The Great Wheel by Robert Lawson as part of 4th grade Literature Circle group assignment based on historical fiction texts Created and recorded by David, Matthew, and Matt January 2010

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Historical Fiction Literature Cirles

January 9, 2010 · No Comments · Curriculum Highlights, Reading

Do you enjoy reading historical fiction? 4K is currently working on the third Literature Circle session of this school year with a choice of five historical fiction titles to read – The Great Wheel, The Cabin Faced West, The Year of Miss Agnes, For This Land, or Run Away Home. Before, during, or after the [...]

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