We then repeated this using a youtube video on how to moonwalk. Kids LOVE trying to be like MJ, but I have to admit I find it sad that I have to explain to them about the gloves and white socks.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_FzgtLVzbI
We then created a venn diagram to compare the two instructions and come up with what we think good instructions should have. We then used this to create a checklist to compare 3 more instructions. Click here for a copy of our hypothesis organiser.
We have been swimming the last 2 weeks and are experts on the routine of getting ready for swimming. So we have been writing instructions for the new entrants in Room 14 who will start swimming next week.
Check out our classroom wiki to see pictures of our learning.
http://room10allentonschool2012.wikispaces.com/Instructions
What kind of things do you do to teach instructional writing?
Hi Carolyn,
ReplyDeleteI saw your comment on Dragonflies in First and came to check out your blog. It's great. I teach 2nd grade at an international school in Thailand and over the years I have taught with a lot of teachers from New Zealand. They have been some of my greatest role models. I am looking forward to reading your posts, as now I am your newest follower.
I am also new to blogging! I hope you'll come check out my blog as well.
Cheers,
Kate
Innovate, Create and Relate
Hi again,
ReplyDeleteI tried to access both your great files in this post, but it says I don't have permission. If it is a google doc, you may need to make sure you set the privacy setting to public.
I hope this helps!
Cheers,
Kate
Hi Kate, Thanks for that. I am also new to sharing documents through google! I thought I had made them public... I think they are now. I will head over to your blog later today - the shower is calling!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this!
ReplyDeleteI am your newest follower and would love for you to visit me when you get the chance! =)
Heather
Heather's Heart