Monthly Archives: February 2010
Pirate Diary: The Journal of Jake Carpenter
Jake Carpenter was a young man, about ten years old, who decided to embark on an adventure with his Uncle Will. The diary includes many descriptions of day-to-day pirate life. The diary is easy to read and would keep students … Continue reading
I Poetry
After reviewing the “I Poetry” powerpoint, I see more in depth the benefits of using poetry, specifically the “I am” format, to transfer ideas. Students can read many texts, but unless they can connect and transfer those ideas, reading is … Continue reading
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I am Blackbeard.
I am harsh and dangerous. I wonder where the Queen Anne’s Revenge will take me next. I hear prisoners pleading. I see enemy ships in the distance. I want others to fear me. I am harsh and dangerous. I pretend to … Continue reading
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What If You Met a Pirate?
What If You Met a Pirate? is a wonderful book for the classroom. I love the question and answer format. This format makes the book a great resource for kids. Students do not have to sit down and read the … Continue reading
Internet Workshop
After completing the internet workshop on pirates, I believe implementing this workshop into the classroom is a great way to incorporate technology into the classroom. I like that the teacher has bookmarked sites for students to go to so that … Continue reading
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The Not-So-Jolly Roger
The Not-So-Jolly Roger is a fun story of three friends who traveled back in time and had an adventure with Blackbeard. Using this book in a classroom is an exciting way to introduce students to Blackbeard and a unit on … Continue reading
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Shared Readings: Modeling Comprehension, Vocabulary, Text Structures and Text Features for Older Readers
Shared readings are a common practice among classroom teachers. Many associate shared readings with younger readers in primary grades, but older readers actually equally benefit from shared reading experiences. The most common shared reading practice among teachers is comprehension. Teachers … Continue reading
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Internet Workshop and Blog Publishing
I believe that it is becoming even more important for students to be technologically literate. Technology continues to expand in our world. Students that we will be teaching will have more access to technology than we ever dreamed possible, which … Continue reading
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Pirates in Historical Fiction and Nonfiction: A Twin-Text Unit of Study
With so many misconceptions and questions children have about pirates, possibly attributed to the recent Pirates of the Carribean series, it is important for teachers to provide opportunities for students to read historically accurate information about pirates. I like that … Continue reading
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Swashbuckling Adventures on the High Seas: Classroom Activities for a Unit on Pirates
There is no doubt that students need more opportunities to read and write. The more difficult task is to provide activities that are fun for students while they learn. The Double-Entry Diary (DRD) is a great way for students to … Continue reading
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