Booktalks to Podcasts
Diann Belote - dbelote@scsk12.org - Dogwood 5th grade
A year-long unit that incorporates planning, writing, public speaking, and technology while students share favorite books through booktalks.
Documents:
Booktalks to Podcasts Unit of Instruction.doc
Booktalk Scheduling Form.cwk (WP).pdf
booktalk reading reflection.cwk (WP).pdf
booktalk process reflection.cwk (WP).pdf
Literature Circles
Joye Phipps- jphipps@scsk12.org- Houston Middle 6
Powerpoint on method and book lists
Revised Bloom's Taxonomy correlation to lesson
Leigha Walton - lwalton@scsk12.org
planning for The Parallel Curriculum Model (PCM)
Eats, Shoots & Leaves: Why, Commas Really Do Make a Difference!
by Lynne Trusse, illustrated by Bonnie Timmons
Katie Rutledge - krutledge@scsk12.org
This book is a great hook for a lesson on comma placement and communication.
Listen to an interview with the author
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1843961
The Girl's Like Spaghetti: Why, You Can't Manage without Apostrophes!
by Lynne Trusse, illustrated by Bonnie Timmons
Katie Rutledge - krutledge@scsk12.org
Great hook for a lesson on apostrophes.
Gifted Training - Summer 2008