Posts Tagged ‘Questioning Strategy’
Vocabulary Scavenger Hunt
Submitted by: Kim
May 13th, 2010
Categories: 6th Grade | Language Arts | Reading & Writing
Estimated Time: 10-20 minutes
Description: Since vocabulary is an essential part of our comprehensive literacy program, we focus on Tier II and III words to expand our students vocabulary. After we have gone over our 10-15 new words a week, I have the students write the words on one sticky note,the parts of speech on a different color sticky note, and a short kid friendly definition or sample sentence on the another colored sticky note. Then the previous week, we review these words by having a scavenger hunt. I might say look for the word "elated". Then I will say hunt for the part of speech, then find the definition. The kids love this and usually have worked at using the words in the previous week to really understand their meaning. The team that locates the most words, definitions, or part of speech is the winner.
Symmetry with Post-its
Submitted by: LeeAnn
May 7th, 2010
Categories: 1st Grade | 2nd Grade | 3rd Grade | 4th Grade | 5th Grade | 6th Grade | 7th Grade | 8th Grade | Art | Math
Estimated Time: 10-20 minutes
Description: I teach Geometry (high school) and every year I do a hands on activity with 3" Post-it® Notes. My students take a post-it note and fold it a minimum of 2 times to maintain a square. Using scissors they randomly cut the post-it to make symmetrical snowflakes. We use all different colors of post-it notes and then hang the snowflakes from the ceiling using dental floss so there is a blizzard in our classroom. The great thing about using post-it notes is that each snowflake is guaranteed to be symmetrical because they are "pre-cut" i.e. the students do not have to cut 3" squares. Any "square" post-its could be used but it is advised to use at least the 3x3
Sticky Participation
Submitted by: Marietta
April 16th, 2010
Categories: 7th Grade | 8th Grade | Language Arts
Estimated Time: 0-10 minutes
Description: When a student participates in class they receive a Post-it® Note. Students answer questions and can receive up to 3 stickies a day.
Two Truths and a Lie
Submitted by: Coleen
April 16th, 2010
Categories: 3rd Grade | 4th Grade | 5th Grade | 6th Grade | Classroom Management | Math | Music | Science
Estimated Time: 10-20 minutes
Description: A beginning of the year activity for students to get to know each other and their teacher. Can be modified to use as a test review too.
Batty About Bats!
Submitted by: Susan
April 12th, 2010
Categories: 1st Grade | 2nd Grade | 3rd Grade | Language Arts | Reading & Writing | Science | Special Education
Estimated Time: 30-40 minutes
Description: Teacher: Cut a large bat shape from a roll of black paper - make it at least 4 feet long and 3 feet high! Hang the bat on a bulletin board or wall at a level students can reach, as they'll be hanging Post-it® Notes onto the bat to complete the activity. After doing research about bats, give each student 3 Post-it notes (one of each color, if you prefer, or all of the same color) Ask students to write their three favorite facts about bats - one on each Post-it note. Challenge them to find obscure facts! If desired (for handwriting issues) use Post-it notes with lines on them. Students could also use a different colored marker to write each fact. After all the students have written their information, gather the students near the bat hanging on the bulletin board/wall and let each child "present" his/her information to the rest of the group. Students are then allowed to hang their facts onto the bat. After all information is presented by students, pass out one more Post-it note and ask students to write a question they would like to know about bats. This note can also be added to the bat, and may encourage students to do more research at home! As a neat side note - if the bat is hung in an area that gets a breeze, the moving Post-it notes make it look like the bat is flying! Kids love this!
