Sharing some favorite times in the library over this past school year! Bye-bye, T-Rex--until next school year! Images: McGill, J. (2022-2023). Library Activities. CC-BY NC.
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As their final quarter of elementary school draws to a close, 5th Graders were asked what advice they would share about going through a pandemic. Here are 9 of their responses.
"It may be lonely . . . but you are not alone." One student added this acrostic poem about her 5th-grade experience: Congratulations, and best wishes as you head towards middle school! Images: McGill, J. (2022). Library Activities. CC-BY NC.
Below are highlights from work that students created in the elementary library during the 3rd quarter, in conjunction with mentor texts: Research Jigsaw: students worked in small groups to research a trailblazing woman, and then shared their work in a hall display jigsaw. Wood-Burnt Dragon: several 4th graders are learning wood burning, and this shows the first completed project (created by a student who is a fan of the "Wings of Fire" book series).
Images: McGill, J. (2022). Library Activities. CC-BY NC. This time, it's the elementary students' words! Students worked with a partner to design and create a balloon ‘float’ to decorate the school. Afterwards, students completed a reflection sheet, sharing some things they learned through the process. The 9 words for this quarter are taken from their reflections. “Communication is key to working,” LR, 5th Grade. “I learned to work together,” multiple responses across grade levels. “Share your ideas . . . even if you’re scared,” AB, 4th Grade. “Teamwork,” multiple responses across grade levels. “Improvising [can be] good,” NE, 5th Grade. “Compromising,” multiple responses across grade levels. “When you make some mistakes, you can turn it into something else,” SK, 4th Grade. (This duo’s planned tiger balloon was transformed into a chihuahua.) “Fun!” multiple responses across grade levels. “Stating the facts of why you say ‘no’ makes you more agreeable,” KE, 5th Grade. Two Bonus Quotes from the Reflection Sheet: “Do not lollygag,” ES, 5th Grade. “Adding a bow tie makes everything better,” OR, 4th Grade. Images: McGill, J. (2021). Library Activities. CC-BY NC. "Adding a bow tie makes everything better," OR, 4th Grade. Nine words to describe the first nine weeks of the 2021-22 school year. And of course-- 2nd Nine Weeks in progress!
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AuthorMs. McGill is a public school librarian at Stony Point Elementary. She has previously taught all subjects in 4th & 5th grades, and creative nonfiction at UVa's Young Writers Workshop for nine summers. Categories |