Make 1 info and other updates

Hi everyone,

Really beautiful work yesterday with the first chapter and the mentor texts. I updated grades in Blackboard and now need to finish commenting on your posts. I made a video this time with updates so that I could talk through the Make 1 plans. (video below)

In the video, I mention a link to Battle Bunny so I am sharing that here: LINK. You might bookmark and check out the Educators tab on their site. Another great way for your students to participate in writing communities is through International Dot Day: Link here This event takes place every September and is based off Peter Reynolds’ book The Dot. I actually love all of his books, particularly since most of my family does art and his books typically have an art focus.

Finally, I added Make 2 to the drop down window in case some of you want to get started earlier than Monday.

Two things due by Sunday night:

• Watch Mac Barnett TED talk and write response/ Work with the “list” prompt and share a couple
• Make 1: a story about you! And, remember to add a reflection about your Make (Alondra and Miranda have good examples already up in G+)
• Respond to a peer each time; you’re doing a great job with this!

 

 

Thanks everyone and happy Saturday!
Kim