11 May 08
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyEvery year I get at least one child who already has natural writing talent, and just needs an outlet and a little guidance. This year it's Oscar. I have him for reading (the kids switch classes according to reading level) as well as for homeroom (everything else). I gave my reading class two weeks to write a story and illustrate it if they wanted to (they have no artistic outlets at this school otherwise). I gave my homeroom class each a marble composition notebook with the understanding that we were not writing any wimpy little story to end our year. So Oscar combined both writing opportunities and wrote in his marble book a wonderful tale that isn't even finished yet. In Chapter one, the hero's parents are killed by a dragon (note -- I love dragons and have read aloud some dragon-based stories to them) and his brother may have escaped. He is invited to Camelot to train as a knight.
Pawnie, tell us all about the most memorable stories your students wrote. Thanks in advance -b
It just gets better from there! The note beneath chapter three's subtitle: "Now we must go to a story about a dragon lady who killed Godfrey's parents, reader."
So far it is 21.5 pages, excluding the title page and dedication page. We are in the end of 4th grade (age 10).
11 May 08
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Originally posted by pawnhandlerWhat did Oscar write in the dedication?
Every year I get at least one child who already has natural writing talent, and just needs an outlet and a little guidance. This year it's Oscar. I have him for reading (the kids switch classes according to reading level) as well as for homeroom (everything else). I gave my reading class two weeks to write a story and illustrate it if they wanted to ( , excluding the title page and dedication page. We are in the end of 4th grade (age 10).
-b
P.S. Imagine that within three years he'll probably discover the RHP General Forum.
Better expand his summer school curriculum to include an introduction to chess. And help
him pick a nickname other than 'Marauder Oscar' or 'Oscar Night' with a nice ring.
😀
12 May 08
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyHis dedication was to Damon, a boy who became his friend when Oscar transfered to our school. They made title pages and dedication pages. So it just says "This book is dedicated to Damon."
What did Oscar write in the dedication?
-b
P.S. Imagine that within three years he'll probably discover the RHP General Forum.
Better expand his summer school curriculum to include an introduction to chess. And help
him pick a nickname other than 'Marauder Oscar' or 'Oscar Night' with a nice ring.
😀
12 May 08
Originally posted by pawnhandlerImpressive! That's a lot of writing for a kid that age--particularly if it's good writing.
Every year I get at least one child who already has natural writing talent, and just needs an outlet and a little guidance. This year it's Oscar. I have him for reading (the kids switch classes according to reading level) as well as for homeroom (everything else). I gave my reading class two weeks to write a story and illustrate it if they wanted to ( ...[text shortened]... , excluding the title page and dedication page. We are in the end of 4th grade (age 10).
12 May 08
Originally posted by SeitseNo, the dragon is a metaphor for metaphors, showing the strength of their powers and yet how illusive they are at times! The femininity of the dragon demonstrates that metaphors often begin as eggs which need to be heated by intelligent discourse in order to crack open and present their true selves.
So the dragon is a metaphor for the burning desire of the flesh?
12 May 08
Originally posted by pawnhandlerI can't stand reading my students work. Love teaching, but hate grading and reading. I guess its a good thing I got a new career starting next month.
UP: Reading the stories my students wrote and illustrated
DOWN: Getting a measles shot, even though I had the measles already