In addition to reading traditional myths, which are myriad and so intriguing to kids, that it might be interesting to compare these to the relatively new Percy Jackson books which many of my middle school students are already reading.
Sally K. Caruso [email protected] Kickemuit Middle School 525 Child St. Warren RI 02885 401-245-2010 X2233 -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] on behalf of LaRue, Carrie Sent: Sun 7/4/2010 1:43 PM To: A list for improving literacy with focus on middle grades. Subject: Re: [LIT] Summer Camp/School Classes I teach a Creative Writing class for 7th/8th during the school year. I read them several myths, talk about the difference between creation myths and explanation myths (why there's thunder, for example), and then I have them write. We use Inspiration software to map out what we do, and then I have them make a PowerPoint for their myth. They share this with the class. They really enjoy it. Enjoy!! ________________________________ From: [email protected] on behalf of Nancy Carroll Sent: Fri 7/2/2010 11:33 AM To: T Lit Listserv Subject: [LIT] Summer Camp/School Classes Hi Everyone, I'm teaching 2 summer camp/school classes: 1. Creative Writing- including poetry 2. Academic Writing for ages 10-13. The sessions are 2 weeks long, and classes are 90 minutes each. Any suggestions? Ideas? Mini-units? Readings to go along with it? Graphic novels? The camp's theme is mythology. Thank you, Nancy Carroll, MIT If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving is not for you. _______________________________________________ The Literacy Workshop ListServ http://www.literacyworkshop.org <http://www.literacyworkshop.org/> To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/lit_literacyworkshop.org. Search the LIT archives at http://snipurl.com/LITArchive
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