I let them make brochures- as a culminating activity.
Brochure writing is fun, helps them develop perfect paragraphs, detailed illustrations, bold print, clever maps , cool titles and subtitles. I am able to teach and practice all of the elements of non-fiction with ease.
(plus looks SO cute on the bulletin board, I can actually fit all 31 pieces neatly)
We just left China next stop Italy.
This is My BF's bulletin board:
http://charmedinthirdgrade.blogspot.com/My bulletin board last year.
My class also made and displayed these Chinese Dolls (art class).
Paper towel rolls in the middle so they could stand- a really amazing presentation for parent teacher conferences!
My fab- friend who works down the hall teaches 5th grade..She let me share her awesome brochures.
Her students completed a brochure about one of the 50 states,
http://www.vrml.k12.la.us/3rd/homework/write/3_writ.htm
My go to spot for everything!! I love read write think....
http://www.readwritethink.org/search/?sort_order=relevance&q=brochures&old_q=
template to get you started
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/lesson_images/lesson856/planning.pdf
WOW!
ReplyDeleteYour room looks incredible.
Those parents must have been awe-stuck.
I'm glad to be a new follower!
Kim
Finding JOY in 6th Grade
Melissa! This looks awesome!! I love how much learning is evident, and how they can all be displayed together. Thank you so much for sharing this idea :)
ReplyDeleteKristen