Re: [MOSAIC] Read Across America
One Read Across America activity I like to do with students to integrate in some geography is to have students (I have 4th and 5th graders) look through books they've read and other books in the classroom and mark their settings on a map (when I've done this in the past I've had one map of the U.S., since that's the focus, and also one map of the world, since some books take place in other countries). Then there's a variety of follow-up activities that can be done--you could talk about regions of the U.S. and check to see whether the class has found books that represent each region...you could also try to find a book that took place each stateyou could look at the world map and see where the majority of books the class has read take place to lead into a discussion of Euro-centrism and why there are so many fewer books that represent other cultures around the world. Another fun Read Across America activity is just to get several classes together in a big space and have everyone lounge around and read for a chunk of time. (A mass read-in) One last activity I find fun is to share first and last lines of books with students and have them try to figure out what books they come from. (Sometimes I provide the list. Other years I have students write down the beginning and ending lines of a book they think others will be familiar with and I compile those into our list.--That allows even not-so well-read students to be sure of getting at least one right answer!) I'm looking forward to reading others' suggestions. Natasha ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] Read Across America
Instead of our weekly snack sale, we host a fundrasising drive to purchase children's picture books to be donated to local children's charities and literacy programs.We ask children to donate 50 cents to the cause instead of buying the snack. Students in the reading program will digitally record CDs of picture books that will be donated as well. . Everyone gets to vote for his/her favorite Seuss book. All staff wear a Cat in the Hat bowtie or hat on that day, in addition to any other Dr. Seuss-themed activities that may happen. - Original Message From: erika...@optonline.net erika...@optonline.net To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 3:01:10 PM Subject: [MOSAIC] Read Across America Hello all, Read Across America is right around the corner...next week to be exact!! I was just wondering what some of your districts were doing in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday. My district is always looking for new ideas. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance! ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
[MOSAIC] Read Across America
Hello all, Read Across America is right around the corner...next week to be exact!! I was just wondering what some of your districts were doing in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday. My district is always looking for new ideas. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance! ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] Read Across America
I would also like some ideas for Read across America.? Any suggestions for neat things to do at the middle school level.? Thanks. -Original Message- From: erika...@optonline.net To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Wed, 25 Feb 2009 2:01 pm Subject: [MOSAIC] Read Across America Hello all, Read Across America is right around the corner...next week to be exact!! I was just wondering what some of your districts were doing in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday. My district is always looking for new ideas. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance! ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] Read Across America
Our school (kids and staff) will be in pajamas on March 2nd. We have several outside readers coming to read to the kids. Green eggs and Ham along with birthday cupcakes will be served for lunch. During lunch we will be playing Bingo for Books THe students brought in gently used books for the even. We also have a volunteer who will be coming in dressed as the Cat in The Hat. He will visit all of the classrooms. On Feb 25, 2009, at 3:01 PM, erika...@optonline.net wrote: Hello all, Read Across America is right around the corner...next week to be exact!! I was just wondering what some of your districts were doing in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday. My district is always looking for new ideas. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance! ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org . Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
