Personal Writing & All About Me
Wow! I never realized how much writing I do on a daily basis, even though I do not like to write I know it’s something I must do and learn to love since I will be doing it forever, and I must remember that writing is a process like Dr. Harris stressed. What type of personal writing do I always do? Email and To Do List: Well I think I would be lost without my “To Do List”. This list keeps me organized and sane. This list is especially helpful when it comes to my school work, my kids, and it helps me keep my household running smoothly. The other is of course is email. Though, sometimes I need to hear my friend’s voice email is quick and easy, and I can usually get straight to the point. Other personal writing I do is grocery list, journal writing, and school work of course.
The All About Me Activity:
I really enjoyed this activity. I will definitely use this activity with my students. You can have students write about themselves, about their favorite character in a book, their hero, or about an important person in their life. Well my all about me book was about me being a MOM. I did not get to finish it, but this was the first thing that came to mind. My children are my world, and currently they consume it along with school. But no complains I am happy God has given me the strength, and the opportunity to go to school full time, care for my family, and direct my path to a life fulfilling career: EDUCATION
Who am I?
I am sweet as Jam
I am caring and lovely
Who is also nurturing
And giving
I am patient
And wanting
The best for you
Who am I?
MOM
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Thursday, September 17, 2009
BLOG # 3 WRITING PROCESS
BLOG # 3
Writing Process:
The writing process consists of five key features:
1. It begins wit the pre-writing stage. This is the stage where students brain storm their ideas, thus pick various topics they want to write about. They can use graphic organizers to help with this process. This is the free writing stage.
2. The second stage is the drafting stage also known as the rough draft stage. This is the stage where students start writing about their ideas. This stage is all about planning. The students do not worry about grammatical errors, they just write and write. It can be sloppy, in a journal, blog or on plain paper.
3. The third stage is the revising stage. This is the stage where students will re read their writings and reflect. They can change the content, ideas, add or delete sentences, or change word choice. A good way to help with process is to have others read it. This can be done in a writer's workshop, writing conference, with partners or in a group of three.
4. The fourth stage is the editing stage. This is the stage students will proofread, and check for mechanical errors. It is important to have at least three other people look over the writing. Students will make all necessary corrections before publishing it.
5. The final stage is the publishing stage. This is the finish product. You can display it on walls, desks, halls,thus give it meaning>>>>>
"If I won the lottery", first of all I would cry, scream, and probably faint. Then after I wake up, I would pinch myself just to make sure I wasn't dreaming. And if it was true, then I would begin by thanking God for giving me instant wealth. I would immediately go pay off my home mortgage, invest in my children education, share some with family and friends, and of course splurge a little.
And yes I probably have to prepare myself for those lost relatives that will magically start appearing. And yes "If I won the lotto I would still pursue my education, because instant wealth can easily become instant poverty if one becomes too consume in money. I personally believe that money probably would bring me some joy, but not necessarily a purpose or true happiness. No amount of money can bring me the happiness my children and husband bring me. Finally, I think "If I won the lotto, I probably would give most of it away like my husband always says"
Writing Process:
The writing process consists of five key features:
1. It begins wit the pre-writing stage. This is the stage where students brain storm their ideas, thus pick various topics they want to write about. They can use graphic organizers to help with this process. This is the free writing stage.
2. The second stage is the drafting stage also known as the rough draft stage. This is the stage where students start writing about their ideas. This stage is all about planning. The students do not worry about grammatical errors, they just write and write. It can be sloppy, in a journal, blog or on plain paper.
3. The third stage is the revising stage. This is the stage where students will re read their writings and reflect. They can change the content, ideas, add or delete sentences, or change word choice. A good way to help with process is to have others read it. This can be done in a writer's workshop, writing conference, with partners or in a group of three.
4. The fourth stage is the editing stage. This is the stage students will proofread, and check for mechanical errors. It is important to have at least three other people look over the writing. Students will make all necessary corrections before publishing it.
5. The final stage is the publishing stage. This is the finish product. You can display it on walls, desks, halls,thus give it meaning>>>>>
"If I won the lottery", first of all I would cry, scream, and probably faint. Then after I wake up, I would pinch myself just to make sure I wasn't dreaming. And if it was true, then I would begin by thanking God for giving me instant wealth. I would immediately go pay off my home mortgage, invest in my children education, share some with family and friends, and of course splurge a little.
And yes I probably have to prepare myself for those lost relatives that will magically start appearing. And yes "If I won the lotto I would still pursue my education, because instant wealth can easily become instant poverty if one becomes too consume in money. I personally believe that money probably would bring me some joy, but not necessarily a purpose or true happiness. No amount of money can bring me the happiness my children and husband bring me. Finally, I think "If I won the lotto, I probably would give most of it away like my husband always says"
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
BLOG #2 Circular Stories
BLOG #2
What is a circular story?
A circular story is a story that begins and ends in the same place, meaning it begins with a particular subject followed by sequenced events that will eventually lead back to the original subject
How can you use it in the classroom and in other disciplines?
You can use this circular idea in other subjects. For example you can use in Science to describe the various kinds of cycles that processes this scenario: like the water, human development or butterfly cycle. You can use in math concepts. You can also use in it with classroom rules explaining that breaking a rule will always frame back to the same consequence? Maybe
Describe ways to make reading fun?
I think some ways teachers can make reading fun by:
· Allowing students to pick the books they are interesting in reading.
· Integrating art into books they read. Example: have the students draw and paint about their favorite character in the story, have then make a comic strip about the story, or have them change the beginning or ending of a story and display in a their own book.
· Drama /theater plays to go with the reading: for example read: The Little Red Riding Hood then have students write a play script, act, and make prompts, masks, costumes etc… for the story
· Allowing students to read a book then watch the movie
· Model that you yourself (teacher) enjoy reading
· Integrating stories you read with other core other subjects
· Engage students in centers that require reading, but are also very interesting, fun and engaging.
· Food which I think is the students favorite, bring in food that goes along with the story
· Read a story then have students make a game to go along with it.
· Have students make ABC books about the story they read
What is a circular story?
A circular story is a story that begins and ends in the same place, meaning it begins with a particular subject followed by sequenced events that will eventually lead back to the original subject
How can you use it in the classroom and in other disciplines?
You can use this circular idea in other subjects. For example you can use in Science to describe the various kinds of cycles that processes this scenario: like the water, human development or butterfly cycle. You can use in math concepts. You can also use in it with classroom rules explaining that breaking a rule will always frame back to the same consequence? Maybe
Describe ways to make reading fun?
I think some ways teachers can make reading fun by:
· Allowing students to pick the books they are interesting in reading.
· Integrating art into books they read. Example: have the students draw and paint about their favorite character in the story, have then make a comic strip about the story, or have them change the beginning or ending of a story and display in a their own book.
· Drama /theater plays to go with the reading: for example read: The Little Red Riding Hood then have students write a play script, act, and make prompts, masks, costumes etc… for the story
· Allowing students to read a book then watch the movie
· Model that you yourself (teacher) enjoy reading
· Integrating stories you read with other core other subjects
· Engage students in centers that require reading, but are also very interesting, fun and engaging.
· Food which I think is the students favorite, bring in food that goes along with the story
· Read a story then have students make a game to go along with it.
· Have students make ABC books about the story they read
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