Bly 5 LA

The grade 5 students are preparing short presentations for the class.  This will be done in either a debate format or a how to demonstration.  We watched some examples today in class and came up with criteria for effect presentations. Grade 5 Public speaking -       humour -       ideas connect to the subject -       provided multiple reasons -       honest -       confident -       genuine -       prepared/organized -       personality -       respectful -       clear communication -       engaged the audience Debating -       be nice -       use respectful language -       communicate calmly b...

The good copy of the fractured fairy tales we have been working on is due Monday!

The students are in the editing phase of their short stories.  Here is a checklist we came up with together.  It works best to focus on 2 or 3 goals at a time. Editing checklist Sentence structure – length of sentences Grammar – verb tense, word order Punctuation – periods, commas, quotations, exclamations marks, question mark Vocabulary – precise language, interesting words Descriptions – 5 senses, showing and not telling Spelling – dictionary, word reference, google, friend, sounding it out Capital letters – beginning of sentences, proper nouns Beginning words in sentences – use different words to start sentences All events connect and lead up to the climax Paragraphs – new events/idea = new paragraph Introduction – establishes character, setting and hint at problem Solution – is exciting and original