I have really enjoyed seeing how my 4th grade placement teacher incorporates literature into her specific literacy lessons. I know that may seem like a must considering she is teaching about literacy but I've had placement teachers in the past who did not use literature references. My teacher uses real world examples of literature to teach different aspects of reading/writing. For example, she used a book titled, My Teacher Likes to Say by Denise Brennan-Nelson. The book is a picture book which lists and illustrates an idiom on each page. At the beginning of the book it has an info page describing idioms and what they are. Each page also includes (in small print for teacher use) a small paragraph that explains where the idiom listed on that page originated from. My teacher used this book as a starter for her idiom unit and as a continual review each day after. The students really enjoyed seeing the illustrations and the illustrations brought to life what an idiom really is. Another aspect of all my placement teachers' lessons is technology. As part of my observation lesson, we played a review game covering idioms on the mimio board. The students love to use technology and it allows more interaction than just paper and pencil quizzes.
I am so excited about reading the rest of Fletchers' book. I feel as if I can really improve my writing by the simple yet profound tips he gives for writing. I really enjoy how Fletcher incorporates examples of literature to show exactly what he is talking about. I agree with Fletcher when he states that the lead really starts the mood of the paper. I always like to find an inspiring or questioning quote to start my papers. The quote supports the topic but also starts the reader off with a great point (and I usually feels it holds more stance when it's from someone else other than the writer). On the other hand, I feel that I have alot of trouble with adding the small details. I can outline my paper and list my main supporting details and topics for each paragraph but when it comes to defending my main points or supporting the main topic, I am lacking. I've seen in my own papers how important the supporting (small) points/details are. Without supporting details, you are unable to really prove/support/persuade your reader into your main topic and theme. Fletcher makes his tips very simple and by just reviewing his ideas and thoughts about supporting details, planning a paper will be much easier for me!
I have really enjoyed seeing how my 4th grade placement teacher incorporates literature into her specific literacy lessons. I know that may seem like a must considering she is teaching about literacy but I've had placement teachers in the past who did not use literature references. My teacher uses real world examples of literature to teach different aspects of reading/writing. For example, she used a book titled, My Teacher Likes to Say by Denise Brennan-Nelson. The book is a picture book which lists and illustrates an idiom on each page. At the beginning of the book it has an info page describing idioms and what they are. Each page also includes (in small print for teacher use) a small paragraph that explains where the idiom listed on that page originated from. My teacher used this book as a starter for her idiom unit and as a continual review each day after. The students really enjoyed seeing the illustrations and the illustrations brought to life what an idiom really is. Another aspect of all my placement teachers' lessons is technology. As part of my observation lesson, we played a review game covering idioms on the mimio board. The students love to use technology and it allows more interaction than just paper and pencil quizzes.
Here is a link for the book I referenced: http://www.amazon.com/My-Teacher-Likes-Say-1/dp/1585362123
Here is a link for the online idiom review game: http://www.funbrain.com/idioms/index.html
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I am so excited about reading the rest of Fletchers' book. I feel as if I can really improve my writing by the simple yet profound tips he gives for writing. I really enjoy how Fletcher incorporates examples of literature to show exactly what he is talking about. I agree with Fletcher when he states that the lead really starts the mood of the paper. I always like to find an inspiring or questioning quote to start my papers. The quote supports the topic but also starts the reader off with a great point (and I usually feels it holds more stance when it's from someone else other than the writer). On the other hand, I feel that I have alot of trouble with adding the small details. I can outline my paper and list my main supporting details and topics for each paragraph but when it comes to defending my main points or supporting the main topic, I am lacking. I've seen in my own papers how important the supporting (small) points/details are. Without supporting details, you are unable to really prove/support/persuade your reader into your main topic and theme. Fletcher makes his tips very simple and by just reviewing his ideas and thoughts about supporting details, planning a paper will be much easier for me!