Announcing...Our Latest Project!
10/6/2019
As we eased into autumn and October, our 5th grade routines and structures continued. Students spent time each day keyboarding to build typing speed and accuracy, and they practiced their cursive handwriting too. Reading workshop brought opportunities to examine character traits, and word study focused on building understanding of how we know how to spell verbs in the past tense. Do we double that ending consonant? Do we drop that silent e? But even as routines continued, our PBL project work also revved into gear. Our use of project based learning allows student the chance to experience hands-on, collaborative, real life activities that require them to build teamwork skills, meet deadlines, identify their own learning needs, and use their learning in new and unique ways. Authentic audiences and continuous reflection ensure that projects are authentic and effective. The 5th grade has decided to pursue the following driving question: “How can we, the 5th grade production team, create interesting, informative, and innovative Morning Announcements for our school?” Students were excited to pursue this project: they immediately identified the things they needed to know and the tasks they needed to complete. Project work time was focused and productive, and by the end of the week, scripts were prepared, a calendar for the coming months was developed, and everyone was ready for Monday’s first performance. Several practice runs and testing of the intercom system assured the team that they are ready! In addition to the Morning Announcements Project, the class also began working on a showcase project for the upcoming Space Week at PNA. This project will be in full work mode this coming week as the deadline for the “Night at the Space Museum” approaches. It’s all hands on deck in our classroom!! Comments are closed.
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Elizabeth FerryMs. Ferry's experiences include teaching with the Peace Corps in Tanzania, teaching high school English in Maine, and this is her second year at PNA. She loves moose, outdoor activities, and being with her students. Archives
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