All the work with research is done and the eleven areas that the kids have been learning about to understand the dozen years that they are studying in the 1800s will now become a script. Two characters were created-Anna Beth and Reem who will time travel and collect information about the symbol that represents America's westward expansion.
The biggest focus of this expedition has been learning how to do research. The 4 sets of encyclopedias
(all reclaimed from Moscow's Recycle Center) in our classroom have gotten lots of use. The reading and REreading of the books checked out from the Latah County library and University have provided the specifics and details, along with bookmarked websites on the two computers in class.
Each triad talked with me to show their research and understanding of the content they are learning about. The two huge Timelines of World History have helped them to find people or events.
Literature Circle Books that support this period of time. Below, this troup is reading Farmer Boy.
This groups is reading The Red Badge of Courage. Each group is using a note catcher to find interesting quotes, write a response, or find a connection to the Guiding Question. The Literature Circles give added depth to the research.
This triad is explaining their scenes to some of the UI Interns that are part of our class on Tuesday and Wednesdays.
The next two weeks will be quite exciting as the story of the 1800s comes to life.
The biggest focus of this expedition has been learning how to do research. The 4 sets of encyclopedias
(all reclaimed from Moscow's Recycle Center) in our classroom have gotten lots of use. The reading and REreading of the books checked out from the Latah County library and University have provided the specifics and details, along with bookmarked websites on the two computers in class.
Each triad talked with me to show their research and understanding of the content they are learning about. The two huge Timelines of World History have helped them to find people or events.
