Wednesday, July 16, 2008

What is a story?


Good morning students! Today we are going to learn about what makes a story. Before we begin I want everyone to think about what you must have in order to have a good story.

Now I want you to click here and read the short story on your own.

When you have finished the story, you will complete this graphic organizer. When you are done, save your work and be ready to discuss what makes a good story in class tomorrow.

Remember to save your work!

ESL Podcast Review

Podcasting in the classroom is quickly becoming a common practice with some researchers in the field arguing that it is only a matter of time before podcasts are dictated by state curriculum and standards. As a result, it is important that educators are aware of how podcasts can be used in the classroom and take time to review examples of this technology. I have reviewed three different podcasts below.