My Poetry Project

Here is the link to my poetry project power point. Hope you all enjoy!!!! http://www.4shared.com/file/45166789/52b5fed8/Animal_I_poems.html

Also, here is a sample of one of our poems by Lukas Braswell
http://www.4shared.com/file/45168707/9d0b2ee4/Here_is_an_animal_I_poem_created_by_Lukas_Braswell.html

Reflection on multigenre presentations

The multigenre presentations were nothingless than incredible! So many artistic forms were presented as genres in so many manners. Tony's dance to model the strengths and struggles of her subject was absolutely moving and really was a new age interpretation. All of the presentations had some kind of personal connection to the author and that really showed through in the selection of genres and the details that some of these projects had. I know that Michelle's project on the Winchester heiress was more of an 'ology'. She really had some interesting details and little lift up things and wedding invitations to pull out and it was just so meticulous! Robin had a little Rickey (a real mouse) and Mickey Mouse dialogue that posed the question why does Mickey get all of these special treatments when poor little Rickey has to scrounge around for food? I thought that was really cute!! Jamie's Mail Order Bride topic was rather interesting and I would really like to know how she chose that topic. I mean, of all things, where does mail order bride pop into your head? It was very entertaining and I liked how she knew additional background about that time period, such as the wedding dress colors reflecting how the bride felt on that day. Over and over again I saw some really thoughtful projects and learned some really interesting things that never would have come out of research papers. Now that it is done, I am relieved and looking for a break, but I did really enjoy this project and would like to continue using this approach in future years. Thanks for all of the wonderful information everyone! Great Job!!!!!

Multigenre Pictures

Hey everybody. Here are some of my articles for my multigenre project. I hope you enjoy!

Wordless Picture Books- Hip Hip HOORAY!

WOW!!! Last night after the presentation on wordless picture books, I was really pumped up and wanting to try that approach. However, I was nervous as to how well it would work with kindergarteners, especially when I have 6 ESL students in my class of 12. But, I wanted to do it anyways and so I tried using the book Picnic, mainly because the pictures are easy enough and common enought for my children to get. IT WENT GREAT!!!!! Everyone contributed to the story and they came up with some of the greatest descriptive words. The other great part is that they were so excited about having written part of a story. You know how Dr. Frye kept talking about the little girl who called herself the "Arthur" well, that was my whole class today. We are going to continue it on into next wee and then probably present it to the other kindergarten classes. What a way to end the week!!!

Wordless Picture Books

Ok. So I will admit that I have always been a little intimidated about using wordless picture books. I mean, before my children learn to read, we do the picture walks and I have them try to create a story from the pictures and we see if that is actually what happens. But, specifically using wordless picture books has never been something I have tried to tackle.
Now, having read the articles, I understand so much more about wordless picture books and their uses. I have several ESL students and I realize that wordless picture books would be great for them. It would be really helpful for early identification of moods, expressions, objects, action, etc. and then move into interpretation after revisiting it many times. It could also be really helpful in helping my students who have limited vocabulary (not all ESL) express themselves to help me better understand what they are thinking and how I could better assist them in writing. I think it would be less intimidating to them as well and not so overwhelming.

Multigenre Update

Ok. So I feel a little bit better about the multigenre. I mean, I'm still a little nervous about the paper. I know what I have learned and I know how helpful multigenre can be at presenting information, I just don't know how I am going to get it all out. Also, I changed my approach a little bit. I had originally wanted my project to be comical and written from multiple perspectives but that wasn't coming along the way I wanted it to. So, I changed it and am writing it from a perspective of a 17 year old so that I could show the emotional issues he was going through. It is going better now and I have most of my genres complete. I am looking to put some pictures on soon. I really want to show you all the cover. I think it is kind of cool! Anyways, if anyone has any suggestions or advice, please let me know. Thanks.