The Daily CAFE

As the first quarter comes to a close, the students will begin working on strategies to develop comprehension, accuracy, fluency and vocabulary. The Daily CAFE, developed by Gail Boushey and Joan Moser, is an individualized approach to literacy. To view the "menu" and strategies, click here. For more information about The Daily Cafe and Daily Five, click the image above.

Reading/Language Arts Prezi

Quarter 2 Reading/Language Arts Review on Prezi

Prezi is cloud-based and zoomable.  That means you can create floating presentations with text, photos, drawings, or video on any computer with an internet connection. Zooming allows the user to hide things, like the popular I Spy books.  The only drawback is that it requires an email address.

After the break, students will begin to create their own.  In the meantime, please explore the review above.  Click "More" to toggle full screen, then wait for it to download. The toolbar on the right zooms in and out, and takes you to the home view.  It's a work in progress, so check back for additional content throughout the year. 

Writer's Workshop, Week 12

The second quarter is all about informational writing.  We begin with how-to pieces that share a wide variety of talents.  After that, science and writer's workshop join forces as the class researches animals native to Georgia.

Readwritethink.org offers free resources for young writers.  Click the image above to create your own essay map designed to organize a research project.  For an interactive outline to help you get started, click the image below.