Summer Blogging

 Summer Blog

 

Dear Students,

During the summer your Kidblog page will be kept active.

You will be able to log in to your new Class in July.  How exciting!

We are so excited that you will to be sharing your reading and writing with others.

 

*Reading Challenge:

 

Write a detailed summary of a book you read this summer, but be sure not to give the ending away. Make the reader of your blog want to read this book and leave you a comment.

 

Title your post with the The Title  (underlined and capital letters)

The One and Only Ivan

Include the author and genre in your post.

 

Your post needs to be self-edited and will be submitted for review when completed. Remember that if you have too many errors, your post will not be published.

 

Use this link for a list of Newbery Award Books if you are looking for suggestions.

http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/newberymedal/newberyhonors/newberymedal

 

*Writing:

 

Your blog may also continue your personal writing by posting original stories and poems.

You may include a Summer Destination writing piece by describing a place you have visited.

 

*Comments:

All comments on the blog should be written in a friendly letter format and be sure not to reveal any personal information.  Remember to add new information and get a conversation going.

 

Student Blogs can be found on Mrs. Klipfel’s Blog on the Blog Tab

and on the Proctor School website:

http://www.tritownschoolunion.com/proctor

 

Questions? Contact Mrs. Klipfel   pklipfel@topsfieldps.org

Have a fun summer!

 

**In order to make this a fun summer experience; we will be giving prizes in the fall for all students with posted entries. 

 

   

Groups of Fifth Graders have been working on Book Trailers using the app iMovie.              

American Revolution

After a field trip to The Battles of Lexington and Concord, the fifth grade students in Mrs. Lantz's class decided to create their own short videos.  Students began by researching and writing original scipts, then using the app Green Screen by Doink they enlisted the acting talents of classmates to help in the final production.  Props always help create the scene. Listen as the news reporters report the NEWS!   5.39. Learning Standards: The Revolution and the Formation of a Federal Government under the Constitution, 1775-1789: Describe the major battles of the Revolution and explain the factors leading to American victory and British defeat (Lexington and Concord (1775); Bunker Hill (1775); Saratoga (1777); Valley Forge (1777-1778); Yorktown (1781)). (H) 18
Suggested Titles for Massachusetts Social Studies State Standard 5.39.                                                  

Talking Animals

Mrs. Gouzie's First Grade Class have been researching animals.  Each student wrote a detailed report and included many facts.  Using the FREE app ChatterPixKids they brought these animals to life.  Do you know all these facts?        

Grade 6 Book Trailers

iMovie has a wonderful feature on the iPad that the sixth grade students have been exploring.  The Movie Trailers are easy to use and allow students to be very creative.  Sixth graders have been working in small groups to create Book Trailers for literature they have read this year. Here are 2 examples:              

Caribbean Islands

Students in Ms Mehlin's Fourth Grade Class have been researching the Caribbean Islands.  Using the app Book Creator students worked collaboratively and cooperatively in small groups to write their own books.  Book Creator allows students to begin the process on their individual iPad and when the group is ready they can combine books to finish the process.

    In grade 4, students study the geography and people of the United States today. Students learn geography by addressing standards that emphasize political and physical geography and embed five major concepts: location, place, human interaction with the environment, movement, and regions. In addition, they learn about the geography and people of contemporary Mexico and Canada. Teachers may choose to teach the standards on the geography and social characteristics of the nations in Central America and the Caribbean Islands.   The  links below open on an iPad or iPhone using the app iBooks or Book Creator.
Be sure to check out the added features when you see the sound icon.

Click the link and click on Download.
Open in iBooks or Book Creator to hear all the Extras

Trinidad Barbados Cuba  Dominican Republic Grenada  Haiti  Jamaica Puerto Rico  

Mexico

Students in Mrs. Murphy's Fourth Grade Class have been immersed in the Mexican culture while researching Mexico.  Acting as travel agents, students used Microsoft Publisher to create very attractive brochures.

    In grade 4, students study the geography and people of the United States today. Students learn geography by addressing standards that emphasize political and physical geography and embed five major concepts: location, place, human interaction with the environment, movement, and regions. In addition, they learn about the geography and people of contemporary Mexico and Canada. Teachers may choose to teach the standards on the geography and social characteristics of the nations in Central America and the Caribbean Islands.   Come along to Mexico with these students as they teach you a little of their new found knowledge.     Listen to the Band play as you walk in to the classroom.          

Talking Books in Mrs. Burke's Class

I discovered another group of Talking Books in third Grade this week. Mrs. Burke's Class has some great book recommendations for this summer.                                                

"Oh Canada"

Ms Scott's Class have been researching and studying Canada.  Using the app Book Creator, students worked collaboratively and cooperatively in small groups to produce these original books.  Take a tour of Canada with them.
These students would love it if you visted their Kidblog page and left them a comment. You will also find a description of the process from their point of view.
Ms Scott's Class Kidblog

In grade 4, students study the geography and people of the United States today. Students learn geography by addressing standards that emphasize political and physical geography and embed five major concepts: location, place, human interaction with the environment, movement, and regions. In addition, they learn about the geography and people of contemporary Mexico and Canada. Teachers may choose to teach the standards on the geography and social characteristics of the nations in Central America and the Caribbean Islands.

These links open on an iPad or iPhone using the app iBooks or Book Creator.
Be sure to check out the added features when you see the sound icon.

Click on the link and select download.

Open in iBooks to hear the Extras

 

Select Book Creator or iBooks to hear all the Extras.

 

Alberta

British Columbia

Manitoba

 

New Brunswick

North West Territories

Nova Scotia

Ontario

Prince Edward Island

Quebec

Quebec

Saskatchewan

Yukon

 

Mrs. Boucher's Talking Library

Grade 5 students in Mrs. Boucher's Class have discovered some very interesting Talking Books that would love to be read this summer.                                        

Mrs. Murphy's Book Talks

Team Murphy discussed their favorite books and invited these Talking Books to help you when you are looking for a new book to read.  There are some great books in this group.

                                                   

Mrs. Madden's Class Goes Under the Sea

Second Graders in Mrs. Madden's class have been hard at work researching a sea animal.  They also created detailed sea animals during their art class.  Using a shoebox and assorted accessories students then placed these creatures Under the Sea.   Using the app ChatterKid the students helped bring these sea animals to life.