Task: Students were to view the world map after reading clues I gave each group. They were trying to find the country of origin for their folktales and fables.
Mrs. Arnold we can't see!
Ben is in the way!
It's my turn!
BINGO!
Students: Each student was excited and talking about the definitions during Vocab Bingo. One student just could not stay sitting, but he participated fully!
Text: Students were engaged in the reading, however, many of the boys tried to be funny and critique the illustrations. A few of my "active" students were squirmy during the reading.
The moral is what the story is trying to teach you...
First... Next...Then...Finally...The moral of the story is...
I wonder when lunch is?
Teacher: This is me toward the end of the lesson, during student practice.I was giving instructions for the graphic organizer. The students recalled events with their graphic organizers.
...what if I can't remember all of the story?
I think it's Greece!
No, it has to be Italy.
Context: Students worked happily around the room to solve their clues and pinpoint the correct country. I had a lot of positive feedback and 4 of 5 groups guessed correctly!