I’m a Literacy
Teacher in MY and
I’m Lovin’ It!
OH For the Love of
Literacy
– From Day 1 and
BEYOND!
MMSA Conference – December 4-­‐5, 2014 “So you've made it through college and you landed your dream teaching job; so … now what? in grade 5 ... And beyond. Two experienced In this session, you will learn how to stay alive Middle Years teachers, Kim and Kevin, will share with you their passion for literacy and their love of teaching, with lessons and activities w hich will engage, enlighten and delight your Middle Years learners. Take home materials provided, so bring your memory sticks!” Presenters: Kim Peppler & Kevin Vautrin [email protected] [email protected] 1 Today’s Menu:
1. What’s In YOUR Name? -­‐Kim 2. Spell Well! – Kevin 3. TUSC – Totally Unbelievable Speaking Club 4. Poetry for all Reasons and Seasons -­‐ Kim and Kevin 5. Novels in a Nutshell -­‐ Kim and Kevin v Whole Class (Gordon Korman) v Small Group – Lit Circles v Partners – Historical Novel Study/Book-­‐in-­‐a-­‐Bag v Individual 6. Book in a Bag 7. Literary Devices -­‐ Kim and Kevin 8. 6+1 Traits and more! -­‐ Kim and Kevin 9. A Nifty Idea … 10.
The Slideshow 2 1. What’s in a name? That which we call a rose By any other word would smell as sweet.” By William Shakespeare
From Romeo and Juliet (II, ii, 1-2)
Definition = A thing is what it is, not what it is called.
But … is that true? Is a name just a name? Or do we live up to our name’s meaning?
Let’s investigate further!
The book, Frindle by Andrew Clements talks just about that – why is a pen called a pen?
Why can’t it be a … FRINDLE!!
“Frindle was a real word. It meant pen. Who says frindle
means pen?” “You do, Nicholas.” ”
Here are some of the meanings of my first name, as found in the website,
Babynamesworld.com:
*Kim Kimi Kimberley Kimberlee Kimberly – Old English – Chief – Japanese – she who is without equal – Old English – N/A – land belonging to ‘Cyneburg’ (Royal Fortress) – 4/5 – 4/5 – English – Ruler – gentle, lovable – He who hears – 4/5 Now for my husband’s name:
Kevin – Gaelic – 4/5 – 4/5 And finally my son’s name:
Simon – Hebrew •
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 3 – 3/5 – 4/5 4 Now it’s your turn! Using the website given on your worksheet, investigate the origins of
your first name! Try your middle name(s) as well. If you have time, try investigating your
families’ and friends’ names also! Enjoy!
Name: _______________ Date: _______________
“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose By any other word would smell as sweet.” By William Shakespeare
From Romeo and Juliet (II, ii, 1-2)
Definition = A thing is what it is, not what it is called.
Using the website indicated below, find out all that you can about your first name.
Please investigate your own name first; then choose a few family members’
names as well as some of your friends’ names. Please use the graphic organizer
chart below to classify your information.
First Name:
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http://www.babynamesworld.com/ 5 2. Everyone Can Spell, Spelling Name: _______________ Date: __________
Vocabulary Graphic Organizer: 4 Square
1. Draw a Picture Use the word in a sentence 2. Describe the picture _____________________________________
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_____________________________________ Word 1.___________________________________ 2.__________________________________ Definition: Page # Example(s) 6 Vocabulary Graphic Organizer: Word Map
Definition: Page # 1. Draw a picture 2. Describe the picture Word Use the word in a sentence 7 Part of speech Vocabulary Graphic Organizer: Word Chart
Word Definition P.# Examples (2) Sentence Draw a Picture Draw a Picture Word Definition P.# Examples (2) Sentence Draw a Picture Draw a Picture Word Definition P.# Examples (2) Sentence Draw a Picture Draw a Picture 8 Three-Point Approach for Words and Concepts
Definition: Page # Word or Concept Synonym/Example Diagram/Drawing Definition: Page # Word or Concept Diagram/Drawing Synonym/Example Definition: Page # Word or Concept Synonym/Example Diagram/Drawing Definition: Page # Word or Concept Diagram/Drawing Synonym/Example 9 3.
TUSC – The Totally Unbelievable Speaking Club Ø Speech writing and presenting once per week/cycle Ø More than 20 quality speech topics = something for everyone! v If they don’t like this week’s topic, next week’s is sure to please! Ø Opportunities for the incorporation of technology Ø Your Drama Queens – and Kings – really get to take centre stage! v They can ham it up as much or as little as they like – props, costumes, guest ‘speakers’, you name it! Ø Public Speaking is a life-­‐long skill Ø Students learn how to chair a meeting Ø Ask for your e-­‐TUSC booklet today!! YIPEE! It’s
TUSC today!!
10 T.U. S. C.
Task : Presentation Date: 1. Chairperson
2. Secretary
3. School News
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4. World News
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5. Sports News
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6. Weather
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7. Movie Critic
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8. My All Time Favourite Book T
9. Poet
10. Jokes and Riddles
11. Famous Canadian
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12. Famous Canadians in History T
13. Your Role Model
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14. Commercial Break
15. Bizarre Happenings
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16. Childhood Memories
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17. Craftsperson/Demonstrator
18. Vacation Destination
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19. And the Survey Says …!
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20. When You Wish Upon a Star
21. Cool Sites for Kids
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22. Hopes, Dreams and Ambitions
23. A Bee in my Bonnet
24. Zoologist
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25. Musicologist
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26. Chef of the Week
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27. Enquirer
11 ! Generic T.U.S.C. Evaluation Name : ___________________
Task :____________________
Due Date: ___________
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8. Conventions of Language - GPS:
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o Greeting
o Subject Announcement
o Attention Grabber
2. Ideas – clearly presented:
o Do I have enough details?
o Is my message clear?
3. Organization:
o Followed directions
o Detailed preparation and rehearsal
o I have shown a passion for my topic
o My personal flair is in my presentation
7. Presentation Skills:
o Confidence and poise
o Volume
o Expression
o Eye contact
o Summary
o Reminder
o Thank You!
4 = Thorough
3 = Very Good
2 = Basic 1 = Limited ND = Not Demonstrated
Parent’s Signature:
12 4. Poetry for all Reasons and Seasons Ø the sample packet includes task sheets as well as grading rubrics on all of the following activities: v Me in Poetry – or – an Auto-­‐Bio Poem Ø A getting to know them activity Ø Makes a great parent gift – or bulletin board display for a Meet the Teacher evening v Autumn Poetry v Putrid Potion v Snow-­‐etry v Ode to a ??? v Limericks v Dear Canada* “It’s the best way to write poetry, letting things come” -­‐ Winnie the Pooh “In the great green room, there was a telephone and a red balloon and a picture of a cat jumping over the moon …” -­‐ Margaret Wise Brown * Not an actual poetry-­‐writing activity – but a nationalistic one! 13 5. Novels in a Nutshell Ø Use what you have or can get a hold of Ø Engage the students in history/reading in a different format Ø Dear Canada (Dear America), My Story series are an excellent source of period type literature Ø Individual, partner, small group or even whole class Ø Make the titles fit your grade level outcomes (WW 1 or 2, American Civil War, Revolution, settlers or Holocaust) Ø Open ended questions allow students to make their own connections to self, past and the world of today Ø Historical fiction (Dear America) vs. conflict resolution (Among the Hidden or The Hunger Games) vs. rich (fun) language (Gordon Korman) Ø Incorporates many different types of ‘culminating’ activities, written essay, drawing, posters, dioramas, acting, skits, recruiting posters, movies, radio shows, storyboard and story pyramid “Don’t just teach your children to read … teach them to question what they read. Teach them to question everything.” -­‐ George Carli 14 6. Book in a Bag Oral Presentation Organizer Sheet
Name: ________________
Partner: _________________
Date: ________________
‘____________________________’ by ____________________________
Details: Using the brown paper bag (with handles) given to you, decorate the outside of the bag with the
following:
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Book’s title
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Book’s author
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Other books written by the author
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The setting of the book – the where and the when
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The book’s characters (main and secondary) – the who
Carefully choose 5+ artifacts or objects to place inside your bag. These artifacts should be
representative of numbers 1-5 (literary elements) above as well as:
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A synopsis of the book’s plot – the what, the why and the how
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Any major connections you and your group have made during the novel study sessions.
Presentation Guidelines:
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Both group members/partners must speak.
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Be as creative and imaginative as you can – allowing your “voice” to shine through!
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The use of any Literary Devices is, of course, permitted and encouraged.
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Costumes, while not mandatory, can add a great deal to your presentation – if they are used
effectively.
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A copy of your presentation (one per group), neatly written or typed, must be turned in for
evaluation at the time of your presentation, along with the rubric on the opposite side of this
sheet from each person.
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Place the book inside the bag for your presentation.
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Anything – within reason – goes! Have fun with this one, folks!
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Dear Mom & Dad, I will need your help on this presentation with: ____________________
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Presentation Date: ___________________________
Parent’s Signature: ___________________________
15 7. Literary Devices Ø How to teach kids a wide variety (20+!) of literary devices in an engaging fashion – through children’s picture books! v First in isolation, within the context of a quality children’s picture book v Then within the context of a novel or short story v And then getting them to apply and use literary devices in practices and exercises v Finally incorporate them into their own writing • They are also part of my 6 Traits+1 booklets! Ø Some of them include: Alliteration, personification, onomatopoeia, imagery, foreshadowing, simile, metaphor, analogy, superlative, irony, hyperbole, parallel story, tension – to name but a few! “No harm is done to history by making it
something someone would want to read”
-David McCullough
Getting students to incorporate literary devices in a judicious manner into their everyday writing can help them to do just that! 16 A Few Book/Title Suggestions: In my teaching order
1 – 19 (13) Personification: Amos’s Sweater / The Widow’s Broom / The Party
2 – 4 (5) Anthropomorphism: Pigsty /Erik the Viking Sheep /
3 - 14 (10) Onomatopoeia: Binky the Space Cat / Wheel Away / Mouse Mess / Hand,
Hand, Finger, Thumb / Honey, Honey, Honey, Lion! / website /
4 – 1 (4) Alliteration: Animalia / Princess Prunella and the Purple Peanut / Mabel
Murple / Rude Ramsay and the Rotten Radishes /
5 – 20 (13) Poetic Language: Moonbeam on a Cat’s Ear / Where the Wild Things Are
/ Counting Crocodiles / The Cat in the Hat /
6 – 21 (14) Simile: Mirette on the High Wire / I Love You As Much … / Everyone
Knows what a Dragon Looks Like / The Cowboy and the Black-eyed Pea / My Dog is as
Smelly as Dirty Socks
7 – 13 (10) Metaphor: Tar Beach / Up North at the Cabin / Mirette on the High
Wire /
8 – 22 (14) Superlative: Sheila Rae, the Brave / I Love You the Purplest /Pig, Pigger,
Piggest
9 – 3 (5) Analogy: Cat Heaven / Stella: Star of the Sea - Queen of the Snow /
Swimmy / The Chicken Book / Welcome to the Green House /Tough Cookie
10 – 9 (8) Hyperbole: The Judge / No Jumping on the Bed! / Yuck, A Love Story /
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day / Fortunately / Millions
of Cats /
11 – 10 (8) Imagery: Welcome to the Green House / Country Crossing / Up North at
the Cabin / Whatever You Do, Don’t Go Near That Canoe!
12 – 5 (6) Aphorism: Hey, Al! / Something From Nothing / Sylvester and the Magic
Pebble / Strega Nona / An Ogre’s Words to Live By (overhead – Shrek)
13 – 17 (12) Parody: Dogzilla / Kat Kong / The Princess and the Pizza / Sleeping
Ugly / Shrek / The True Story of the Three Little Pigs / The Tale of Two Kitties /
Somebody and the Three Blairs / Obituary for the Pillsbury Dough Boy /
17 14 – 8 (7) Foreshadowing: Whatever You Do, Don’t Go Near That Canoe! / The Mitten
/ Bootsie Barker Bites / Mike Mulligan and his Steam Shovel / Strega Nona / Ruby the
Copycat / Sylvester and the Magic Pebble / Shortcut / Jumamji + Zathura /
15 – 11(9) Inference: A Bad Case of Stripes / Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears
/ The Garden of Abdul Gasazi / Where the Wild Things Are / Feathers for Lunch /
Bootsie Barker Bites/ Shortcut /
16 – 12 (9) Irony: Here Come the Aliens / The Gruffalo / Caps for Sale / The New
Kid on the Block / Brave Little Monster / Anna and the Little Green Dragon / Hooway
for Wodney Wat / The Quicksand Book
17 – 6 (6) Atmosphere: Moonbeam on a Cat’s Ear / Where the Wild Things Are /
Welcome to the Green House / Alfalfa Hill / Mirette on the High Wire / Shortcut
/The Snowy Day / Varmints / The Party / Music from various films – Lord of the Rings
18 – 18 (12) Pathetic Fallacy: The Rain Came Down/ Varmints
19 – 23 (15) Tension: Jillian Jiggs / Smokey Night / Casey at the Bat / The Great
Gracie Chase / One Halloween Night / The Cat in the Hat / Whatever You Do, Don’t Go
Near That Canoe! / Mirette on the High Wire / The Mysteries of Harris Burdick
20 – 16 (11) Parallel Story: Jumamji / Zathura / Zoom Away / Grandfather’s
Journey / Farmer Joe’s Hot Day / Black and White/ The Castle Builder / Miss
Rumphius / The Garden / Something from Nothing
21 – 7 (7) Double Entendre: When Vegetables go Bad* / Good Night, Good Knight /
Harold and the Purple Crayon / A Chocolate Moose for Dinner
22 – 2 (4) Ambiguity: When Vegetables Go Bad* / Pictures of Hollis Woods /
Pinkerton, Behave! / Overhead of newspaper headlines
23 – 15 (11) Oxymoron: overhead
Extras: Sexual Stereotypes – The Widow’s Broom Poetic Justice -­‐ The Quicksand Book Satire -­‐ Pun -­‐ Idiom 18 8. 6+1 Traits – a General Overview 19 9. A Nifty Idea We Have Yet to Use: 20 10.
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