This term in special projects

The first graders are currently working on two simultaneous projects. The first is their class video. We're making a kind of documentary/game show about the school. We had a huge setback when we realized that what we had done so far was not really what they had in mind when we started, so we're going back to reshoot a couple of scenes, but I really believe it will be worth the effort.

Their second project is a research report and presentation about another country.

The second graders are currently writing a poem that they will have to recite in class. We've been talking about meter, rhythm, rhyme scheme, content and we're starting to talk about delivery.

The third graders are currently doing two projects. First, naturally, is the debate, which I must say is going very, very well. It amazes me how creative and hard-working the students are. I sometimes have to redirect them back on course (breaking up frequent games of "pen stacking" and other pursuits), but for the most part their work is first rate.

Secondly, the third graders are finishing up their Public Service Announcements. These promise to be really worth the effort, and I'm hoping to film at least one of the PSAs on Friday.

In the meantime, I'm putting the finishing touches on the First Grade Time Capsule (to be opened in February 2012), and on the Third Grade Final Slideshow. During our Spring Supplementary Lessons, I also plan to get the first graders to put together their "Introduction to First Grade" video that will be shown to the new NELP students in April.

Date: 2010⁄02⁄10 10:30｜Permalink｜Author：nelp

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