Flipped Classroom Reflection

Alright, guys. We've been working under the flipped classroom model for a week now. What do you think about it so far? What are the pros and cons now that you're in it? Let's talk about it!

OPTIONAL - Process for Writing a Reading Response

Hey guys, I thought it might be helpful for you to see the thinking process I use to write a reading response. Check out the video below if you'd like! Below you can see a picture of my completed response. Don't forget that we have Reading Response Organizers that will help you write a great response! See you tomorrow!

My finished response:

 

 

Analyzing Fiction - Making Inferences

Alrighty, here is your next video! Sorry about all of the delays, but I finally have this figured out, and all of the videos will be crystal clear from here on out. Woohoo!

Before you hit play, make sure you have a piece of paper, something to write with, and something to write on. You will be taking notes as you watch.

When you're done, read independently, and don't forget to keep track of your thinking on post its as you go!

Optional:

• Need more help with inferring? This page has some great practice exercises: http://www.laflemm.com/reso/inference.html
• This is a great anchor chart about making character inferences: http://www.clipzine.me/u/clip/66361099411310263987
• Scroll down a bit on this page to see two awesome anchor charts on inferring theme: http://missklohnsclassroom.blogspot.com/2012/10/anchors-away.html

Keeping Track of Thinking While You Read

Oh, guys. It has been a night, let me tell you. I apologize for not getting this up sooner. There were so many complications...I can't even talk about it right now because I'm too exhausted from it all. Anyway, here is your first online mini-lesson. I tried filming using my iPad, but due to some of those complications I mentioned, I had to switch to my computer. I just watched a couple minutes of this, and the sound is awful. It sounds like I'm underwater. I'm sorry about that, but I'm honestly not sure how to improve it. This first attempt was definitely full of trial and error!

Anyway, watch this and do what I say! :)

Testing, testing. Are you out there?

I've had twelve new page views today, so I know some of you are checking for videos! Yay! I did this really quick test video, but I will be back in a bit with more. See you soon!

Intervention Discussion: Fever 1793, Chapters 27-Epilogue

Ideas for Poetry Creations

Your end product for our poetry unit is supposed to be a piece created by you, but inspired in some way by the poem you chose. Not very specific, is it? There are so many possibilities! This could be overwhelming, but check out some of these beautiful options for turning your poem into a piece of art.

Remember when we talked about the different forms of poetry and I mentioned concrete poems? Concrete poetry—sometimes also called ‘shape poetry’—is poetry whose visual appearance matches the topic of the poem. The words form shapes which illustrate the poem’s subject as a picture, as well as through their literal meaning. Here are some examples:

This poem isn't really about a cat, but it does use the metaphor of a cat, so the cat was a clever choice of an image to use.

This one actually is about drinking coffee, but still a cleverly drawn concrete poem.

You could also draw or paint a picture and then use concrete poetry for part of the image.

Another option I love are these altered book pages. You could use any page from pretty much any book to create one of these works of art inspired by your poem. Check out some of these outstanding examples:

These are beautiful examples of altered book pages. See how the creators of these works emphasized certain words to make a poem? And then they artfully decorated the rest of the page? If this is something you're interested in, let me know, and I'll copy a page out of any book for you.

Another cool option are these art journal pages. Get some inspiration from your poem, and create a work of art paired with words of your own or some of the words from your poem - maybe just a few lines that you love.

Many, many, many more examples here! Check them out - there are seriously tons.

Or you could even record parts of a poem on a physical object that reminds you of your poem. Whatever speaks to you! I love this seashell example!

If you love artful text (I totally do!), you could copy a part of your poem in a creative way and then make an illustration to go along with it. This awesome book of illustrated Walt Whitman poems is a perfect example:

All images found here. Click the link for more!

Whatever you decide to do, just have fun and put as much of yourself into it as you can! This is your chance to truly express your creativity in a really cool and poetic way. Embrace it and find something that holds meaning for you!