Once again Dr. Rivera has introduced to us another awesome Literature strategy called Sketch to Stretch. I enjoyed this activity as well as many of the others. It enables one to not only summarize in a drawing what was being read, but to draw what the reading meant to the reader. This involves higher order thinking, which is what we want our students to be able to do. I will certainly utilize this strategy often with my social studies students. We also had food today in class. The potluck was great. Thanks to everyone who brought food. And thank you, Dr. Rivera for allowing the potluck. I really enjoyed this class too!!
It has been a good class so far but i think the next two weeks is going to be very crazy with the two classes. So have fun with your sleepless nights.
ReplyDeleteI loved that activity. I will definately use that in my classroom in the future.
ReplyDeleteI agree with this activity enables higher order thinking. I'm sure this is one activity we will all use in the classroom.
ReplyDeleteGreat point, TJ! I agree that the activity provides higher order thinking for the students too! I look forward to using this activity in the classroom.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chicken TJ! I liked the sketch to stretch too because it does get you to think about what symbols or pictures to use to properly capture the message from the story.
ReplyDeleteYup, I never knew how artistic I was, until I saw other great works before and after. Also, the food was a great topper to end our class.
ReplyDeleteTake some to go food...:-)
TJ - no craziness in this course...look to your cohorts and rely on the strengths of your group.
ReplyDeleteOf course I agree with you TJ.This class is always fun especially with Dr. Rivera teaching us new and exciting strategies for our teacher toolbox.We will miss her and our class period which has become a source of great learning.
ReplyDeleteAs I've said before, I am horrible at drawing, but this activity was fun. So, i think the students will definitely enjoy doing it. And the fried chicken was DA BOMB!! Also, thanks so much for bringing my power cord to me, otherwise i would not be able to write such awesome comments to everyone and finish my mid-term in time. Thanks again and see you all in class tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteTJ,
ReplyDeleteYou're most welcome! I'm glad that you learned a great deal in this class. I encourage you to utilize the literacy strategies to empower your students to read with meaning.
The food was a small treat. I look forward to reading all of your submissions in our ED641 Moodleroom.
Best regards,
Dr. Rivera