MUR 5th and 6th Grade:
This week we almost finished our unit on Dragonwings. We spent the first part of the week talking about point view. We discovered the book was written in first person limited and talked about why the author might have chosen to write the book in such a manner. At weeks end we discussed the different types of conflict found in novels. We were surprised to find that Dragonwings has all four types of conflict. Students broke into groups and listed events of conflict on chart paper. We will finish the story next week and view student presentations.
MUR 3rd and 4th Grade:
We are nearing the end of our first unit, folktales. Students have spent the past few weeks evaluating myths, legends and fables from around the world. This week I asked students to bring in their favorite fairy tales. Numerous students have brought in and shared their favorites. After each one we composed a list of elements belonging to that tale. Next week students will begin writing their own fairy tales!
