Another task they were given was to identify generalizations of change within the text. We took some time to discuss the examples of change that were found, and the students did a great job of justifying their thinking. I can tell that they are becoming more clear about how an author uses change throughout his or her work. Each individual was also asked to locate parts of the text that showed change in setting, change in a relationship and change in the main character. As we came to an end of our time exploring "The Ugly Duckling", we were able to learn about the life of Hans Christian Andersen by reading a biographical sketch. The students were shocked that he was bullied by other children and even his teachers. Students saw a clear connection between his life and the story. We then completed a venn diagram by identifying similarities and differences between the ugly duckling and Andersen's life. Next week, students will be completing an assessment which contains both literal and inferential questions. They will also be writing diamante poems which depict change. Diamante poems are in the shape of a diamond and consist of seven lines. Each learner will be required to use specific words to create meaning.
Sunday, November 08, 2015
3PA Update
Students have been spending time reading and examining "The Ugly Duckling" by Hans Christian Andersen. Prior to reading the text, they were given mirrors and asked to identify two things that they liked about themselves and two things that they would change. I was very surprised and amazed by some of their responses. We then viewed a video which gave students a perspective about how others in our world see themselves. The short video also connected wonderfully to the theme of the story. Please feel free to view it below.
Another task they were given was to identify generalizations of change within the text. We took some time to discuss the examples of change that were found, and the students did a great job of justifying their thinking. I can tell that they are becoming more clear about how an author uses change throughout his or her work. Each individual was also asked to locate parts of the text that showed change in setting, change in a relationship and change in the main character. As we came to an end of our time exploring "The Ugly Duckling", we were able to learn about the life of Hans Christian Andersen by reading a biographical sketch. The students were shocked that he was bullied by other children and even his teachers. Students saw a clear connection between his life and the story. We then completed a venn diagram by identifying similarities and differences between the ugly duckling and Andersen's life. Next week, students will be completing an assessment which contains both literal and inferential questions. They will also be writing diamante poems which depict change. Diamante poems are in the shape of a diamond and consist of seven lines. Each learner will be required to use specific words to create meaning.
Another task they were given was to identify generalizations of change within the text. We took some time to discuss the examples of change that were found, and the students did a great job of justifying their thinking. I can tell that they are becoming more clear about how an author uses change throughout his or her work. Each individual was also asked to locate parts of the text that showed change in setting, change in a relationship and change in the main character. As we came to an end of our time exploring "The Ugly Duckling", we were able to learn about the life of Hans Christian Andersen by reading a biographical sketch. The students were shocked that he was bullied by other children and even his teachers. Students saw a clear connection between his life and the story. We then completed a venn diagram by identifying similarities and differences between the ugly duckling and Andersen's life. Next week, students will be completing an assessment which contains both literal and inferential questions. They will also be writing diamante poems which depict change. Diamante poems are in the shape of a diamond and consist of seven lines. Each learner will be required to use specific words to create meaning.
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