Summer Reading, Summer Learning

2007-07-19T07:17:00.000-07:00

I have purchased 2 books so that I can better teach my students how to write. Now, I have felt quite comfortable teaching students to write narratives, or personal journals. However, I have not felt very confident about teaching students how to write reports or "factual Writing".

Is that A Fact? Teaching Nonfiction Writing K-3 focuses on helping students locate information, interpreting the information, recording (not plagiarizing) and publishing. The book also has some great information about teaching the forms of writing - descriptive reports, scientific explanations, persuasive writing, and nonfiction narrative.

I am really looking forward to reading the book and learning to better my teaching of writing!

On a personal note: I am trying to keep active by walking every morning and by training using light weights 4 -5 times a week.

Summer Holidays

2007-07-13T06:17:00.001-07:00

I was just wondering how everyone's summer holidays were going. I do hope you all have been keeping safe but are also having alot of fun!

During the past 2 weeks I have been to the Elmvale Jungle Zoo and to the Mariposa Folk Festival. Both were great experiences. I have also been walking 10 Ks 4-5 times a week and have been doing some resistance exercises. I have been enjoying reading novels, researching CFS and crafting! As well, I have been spending more time with my family. Overall my summer has been wonderful so far!

Many hugs to you all, Mrs. Silvia Lamb.

Lamb's Quarters

Summer Reading, Summer Learning

Summer Holidays