Mrs. Munk's Figurative Language - Prezi/Padlet

Proposed Project Summary
We are learning about figurative language in class! This will be an in-class assignment. We will will go through the different figurative language in class using the Prezi, then the students will go to Padlet using their Ipads and finish the sentence prompt. They will be able to use any of the figurative language we learned about. Once everyone has finished, we will go through the answers and talk about the different language usages.

What is the BIG idea I want my students to walk away with?
I want them to understand figurative language and see how it is used in our everyday conversations as well as in literature. I want to help them to see how useful and fun figurative language can be. 

Statement of Need (Why does this project need to be done)
Figurative language is a part of our every-day conversations as well as in the written word.. It is useful for my students to be able to recognize them and use them correctly.   

English Language Arts - Grade 4
Language Standard 5: 
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

Educational Technology - Grades 3-5 
Standard 5: 
Use technology tools (e.g., multimedia authoring, presentation, web tools, digital cameras, scanners) for individual and collaborative writing, communication, and publishing activities to create knowledge products for audiences inside and outside the classroom. (3, 4)

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Mrs. Munk's Book Fair Flyer!

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Proposed Project Summary
We will have a book fair at the school where the students can find fun new books! My students will help me post the flyers around the school and we will have a book party on the day of the fair. We will share any new book titles that we saw at the book fair and collect a list of books we want to read. 

What is the BIG idea I want my students to walk away with?
I want my student to see books as fun. Reading can take you to new places and experiences and I will make sure my students are exposed to many different genres and authors. 

Statement of Need (Why does this project need to be done)
Reading is so important in every aspect of life. Having a book fair is one way to help students get excited about books and become exposed to new genres they might not have otherwise known.  

English Language Arts - Grade K-6
All Reading Standards

Educational Technology - Grades 3-5 
Standard 5: 
Use technology tools (e.g., multimedia authoring, presentation, web tools, digital cameras, scanners) for individual and collaborative writing, communication, and publishing activities to create knowledge products for audiences inside and outside the classroom. (3, 4)

Mrs. Munk's Poetry Picture Book - StoryBird

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Proposed Project Summary
My students will view my StoryBird book for an example then create their own account. We have been discussing poetry in class and they will make a story geared toward first-grade students using the language techniques we have been studying. Once finished, the students will be paired in small groups and we will visit several first-grade classrooms. Each student will take turns within their group to present their story to their assigned first-grade students. 

What is the BIG idea I want my students to walk away with?
I want my students to apply the poetry techniques we have been studying and to feel the thrill of being a published writer! I want them to feel that writing can be fun and to see the effect it can have on others. 

Statement of Need (Why does this project need to be done)
This will help my students to really dig deep into their creative side and apply what they have been learning. By creating their own stories, they will better understand how to create poetry and see how writing can be fun. 

English Language Arts Grade 5, Production and Distribution of Writing
Writing Standard 4: 
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. 

Educational Technology - Grades 3-5 
Standard 5:
Use technology tools (e.g., multimedia authoring, presentation, web tools, digital cameras, scanners) for individual and collaborative writing, communication, and publishing activities to create knowledge products for audiences inside and outside the classroom. (3, 4)