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Vote Now! Favorite Genre
22 NovVote now! You have one week to vote. There are many types of genres. If your favorite is not listed, you can write a comment.
“Blabbing” about Books!
13 Nov
Students have been sending us examples of their Blabberize videos and sharing a book they have read. Many are very good, and we will share some on our class blog. We encourage you to make your own ‘Blabber’ for a book you are reading. We will give you extra credit, if you do one; this is an optional assignment. The due date has been extended, and we will accept them until Monday, December 2nd. The instructions and links on how to make one are in a separate blog post that has already been shared with you (scroll down and you will see it). Here are some excellent ones:
Luise
Natsumi
Mara
Blabbing About Our Books!
24 OctToday we started writing our scripts for our Blabberize activity. You are creating a first-person account on a book you are reading or one you recently read, from the point of view of a main character or the author. Today we had a bit of a rough day with technology and slow wifi…actually, it has been a rough week. Anyway, tomorrow is a new day. and we hope for better success. In the mean time, play around with Blabberize at home, if you would like. Here are some links for directions that are easy to follows. You can use one or more of them. They are more or less the same. If you cannot find an answer in one, you can probably find it in another link below. I recorded the audo through my computer the first time and the second time I tried it, I used an I-Pad app called ‘My Memo.’ You can use anything you want to record the audio, including your phone. Do not embed your blabberize video on your blog, until your teahcer has seen it. You can email your teacher the URL when you are done.
How to make a Blabber
Blabber Support
Blabber Cheat Sheet
Book Reviews!
9 OctStudents,
It’s time to share a book you are currently reading or have read this year in Grade 6 Humanities. Write a comment and tell us about your favorite book. Include the title and author, the genre (fantasy, realistic fiction, mystery, science fiction, etc.) and, of course, why you think it’s the best book. Sentence starter:
My favorite book I have read this year is ______________ (title) by ______________ (author). I love (or loved) this book because ……. (tell us why your book was so great). No SPOILERS, please.
Thanks, and we look forward to reading your comments. All students are expected to share a book they have read. It’s great when you can share AWESOME books with your classmates and teachers.
What is a Memoir?
4 Oct
This week you learned what a memoir is, and you began to brainstorm ideas (best times, worst times, first times, last times) before narrowing your choice to one topic. Next week, you will continue working on your first draft, adding details and dialogue. Watch this short video for a quick review of a memoir.
The Dot – Make your Mark
13 SepIn advisory class today, all grade 6 students did an activity related to The Dot by Peter Reynolds. What does this story mean to you? How do you feel about starting something new? How do you feel when things seem difficult to do? How will you “make your mark” on 6th grade? Post a comment, and answer one or more of these questions. Share a story or your opinion on The Dot. I look forward to reading your comments. Just a reminder – bring a writing journal to class on Monday (optional), or you can use a school-printed notebook. Have a great weekend. Mr. Martin
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