Using the “Rolling with the Animals” Lesson
WritingFix has a fabulous (and free-to-use) on-line lesson inspired by this picture book. Click here to read the lesson’s overview and have access to all its resources.
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1) What worked well for you with the lesson; or…
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1 Response to Using the “Rolling with the Animals” Lesson
March 26th, 2008 at 6:11 am
Ducks On A Bike was an awesome book to involve my students in writing. They were enchanted by the story and illustrations when I read it to them. Once we read the book we talked and webbed about other animals and what type of transportation they may use. I encouraged odd transportation but something that wasn’t to far off base from the animals natural habitat. Next, I allowed them to “free” write in their journals. Students were encouraged to share their writing (draft) with the class. I have a rule in my class when someone shares the audience may comment but the comments must be positive, e.g., She used exciting words. It really sounded like her. etc. Students then were asked to revise their drafts and share again. I had some really great stories. I found this to be a great resource and was easy for my struggling students to write about because they were interested in animals and the silly things they may accomplish.