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Sarah:
May 6, 2016 6:15:23 GMT
Please use this area to share any topics of education you would like that may not necessarily fit into a discussion response. Maybe we could use this area to brainstorm solutions to difficulties in our classrooms, to refine ideas, or to make connections.
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mnazzarini:
May 6, 2016 22:32:48 GMT
The end of the year for fourth graders! I am having so much trouble keeping my fourth graders focused for the end of the year. They have definitely "checked out". However, I want to hold them accountable for all of the days. Any suggestions?
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Sarah:
May 10, 2016 21:49:39 GMT
I know from earlier conversations all of the behavior elements you have put in place. I wonder if there is a student driven project you could do to up engagement. Maybe a portfolio, college application, research project... individually student selected?
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cathy:
May 12, 2016 0:57:11 GMT
It is hard to keep kids engaged, but I think doing some kind of big project is the best bet! Maybe a portfolio of work they have done throughout the year or revisiting an old writing piece and trying to see it through new eyes - a revision project. In
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cathy:
May 12, 2016 0:58:31 GMT
Oh.... no one told me there is a character limit on this! One idea is for them to set summer goals and then collect strategies for achieving those goals. Another strategy is to just grin and bear it and then treat yourself to your favorite beverage daily!
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mnazzarini:
May 16, 2016 18:18:06 GMT
Thanks ladies! I wound up letting them choose a topic we previously studied this year. They had to create a technology piece, a visual, and a write-up/reflection. We have every type of project, from Wonder to angles! It's great!
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Sarah:
May 17, 2016 9:49:12 GMT
That sounds awesome Maci! I would love to see and hear about what they create.
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