Mini saga

Mini Saga Completed- Just trying to solve the problem of posting it!


We have just completed our mini saga assignments. Im honestly undecided with how I feel about the project. The writing part seemed difficult for me. I understand the idea of needing to be brief in some writing elements, but I find it hard to take part in creative writing and be brief. I think its because I teach 4th grade special ed, and I'm constantly trying to get my students to add more details, give as much information as possible. While my students would probably love an assignment where they only had to write a few words, it wouldn't fit into the curriculum. I think something like this is best suited for older grades once the basic mechanics of creative writing has been taught.

I do have to say, I enjoyed looking for images to pair up to my writing and putting my words to pictures and music. Creating the movie was my favorite part! While my students don't have access to Imovie in our classroom, they do have access to Photostory. We have used this in our class several times, and they love adding this extra element to their writing. This is something I will continue to do throughout my teaching career.

Google Docs- A guest list made easy!

I have officially fallen in love with Google Docs! I was in the process of creating my guest list for my BIG ITALIAN family's "SMALL" Engagement party (And when I mean small, I mean 150 immediate realatives invited)I started to get frustrated comparing and compiling everyone's different lists. Enter Google Docs! I created my guest list, emailed my mom and had her add people I forgot! We both made corrections and I even invited my future sister in laws to make their additions. All on my lunch break! It was so easy to go on and make changes and especially to make sure we didn't forget anyone!

I can't wait to go in and make my additions to the spread sheet for the actual wedding! Luckily there's no shortage of memory for a list that size!

Well we have one class of the second semester under our belts. I'm excited about going to the big conference this summer, although I am a little bit worried that my best friend might go into labor the second I arrive in Washington D.C. I really don't want to miss the birth of my God Child!! I guess I might just have to wait a little bit longer until they determine a more realistic view of a due date...even though that's no guarantee.
I haven't purchased the new programs yet... hopefully this week. I'm excited, yet apprehensive about all the new technology. As long as I can somehow use it in my classroom, I'm sure I will love it!

Wow! I can't believe we're back into the swing of things already! It feels like yesterday we were enjoying each others company at our end of semester celebration! Christmas was wonderful, my boyfriend of almost six years and I got engaged! We spent the next week looking at catering halls and celebrating my birthday at Foxwoods. We booked July 4, 2010 at The Historical Thatched Cottage in Centerport. I'm so excited!
Other than that I've just been re-adjusting to being back at school. My 4th grade class has been taking the ELA test this week, so I cant wait until its over so we can get back to FUN learning!! The past few days have been exhausting, and I'd be lying if I didn't say I was hoping for a snow day tomorrow! Keep your fingers crossed!!