Technically Invisible

Soon we will begin Book Talks. We will be having presentations on a rotating basis. Each student is assigned a “season” (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter) Each week, a different season will be assigned to present on  Fridays. We will begin Feb 3^rd with all students who present on “SPRING” week. Book talks will continue from February until May, or until each student has completed THREE book talks.

I remind students they are not doing a “retelling” of their book.  They are, in essence, creating a powerful advertisement in order to promote their book. I also remind them to bring in the supporting materials they have to show that they did some advanced preparation for their talk.  I really don’t want to see them “winging it”. Instead, they should spend time in each week, preparing in some way.

When presenting, students will be using a microphone. We are still looking for strong, clear voices, but the microphone will help everyone hear better.

Some students will be excited about the their book talks, and others will be very nervous. It will be good practice for all of them to speak in front of a group of their peers. Their confidence will grow with each new presentation they make from now until June. Every student has wonderful thoughts and ideas to share, and I look forward to hearing them!
What’s to Come:

🙂 One night per week of homework will now be Book Talk Prep.  Students can spend extra time reading, preparing notes, creating a visual prop or researching information for their talk.  That extra amount of time should ensure some stellar talks!

🙂 Our snack basket is completely empty.  Please be sure to send your child in with a snack each day – they get super hungry!

🙂 Recess has gotten considerably colder, so be sure your child has hats and mittens just in case they are needed.

Laugh Out Loud,

Mrs. Brooks

Because I was out most of last week, we are sticking with the same video this week – on the Solar System….