Curriculum Connections

With my topic of alphabet books and holidays I found that most Language standards could be addressed in some way. I decided to choose one from each grade K-4 to include.

K.1.3 Understand that printed materials provide information.

1.5.3 Write simple rhymes.

2.2.2 State the purpose for reading.

3.7.9 Read prose and poetry aloud with fluency, rhythm, and timing, using appropriate changes in the tone of voice to emphasize important passages of the text being read.

4.4.2 Select a focus, an organizational structure, and a point of view based upon purpose, audience, length, and format requirements for a piece of writing.

I have the most experience teaching fourth grade so I will focus there. I think a great application for my project with fourth graders would be to have them create their own alphabet books on a topic of their choice. I believe by leaving the topic open I am maintaining some guided inquiry aspects. In the Blue Book, Callison says that questions based on previous experiences are more meaningful to students. Letting students choose what they want to learn more about or share with others would help me accomplish this goal. I also would like to leave the Wrapping or presentation up to them too. It always amazes me what kids come up with! I hope to try it soon!