Monday, June 23, 2008
First day demo
6/23 Demonstration was great. I really enjoyed the exercise and am still tossing around ideas in my head about how I can adapt to my personal setting. I am anxious to try not only the paper sculptures, but also some concrete objects or pictures of some sort. Kudos, Patti!!! I also think the writing exercise will work well with a story that I do about precision of language. The story is kind of lame, but the kids like it. The basic premise of the story is about two animals (one new to the neighborhood) having dinner together. The preparer of the meal is not quite ready so tells her guest to "take a seat". He actually does. She then tells him to "help himself to some books"... etc. When she finally is ready to serve him, he has cleaned out her living room so she thinks he is a nut case who has robbed her. He took her comments literally and thought she gave the things to him. Might be a good lead in to explain precision of your words to the kids.
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4 comments:
I totally agree, great job Patti! Your demo was superb! I can think of quite few ways to adapt your demo to activities in my class. I was really attracted to the hands on section of the demo. So many students can use those hands better than words! Thanks for getting us off to a great start!
Wonderful demo lesson! I already have in my mind how I can use the lesson with my first grade class. I want to also include left and right concepts which will cover my math indicator.
I agree. The presentation was great. I'm already trying to figure out what way I can adapt the lesson to fit my little ones. Jayne your story is great. I've never heard that story before. Where did you find this story at? I'd like to have a copy or see a copy of it.
Great lesson, Patty. I am anxious to do this with my math classes next year. I may simplify for my fourth graders but I think the attribute and vocabulary practice will be invaluable!
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