Next week my class will be writing some egg-citing mysteries. Wendie wrote an amazing anchor story that we will share with our students. The idea is for the kiddos to write about one day going for a walk and finding an egg. They will share how they cared for the egg, what hatched out of the egg and how they finally said goodbye to their "creature." Our students love this activity because they can be as creative as they want and then they get to put together a nifty egg book. Fun huh?! As in my last post I found some beautiful picture books that help students think of other animals that hatch from eggs.
The illustrations are so beautiful and full of colorful eggs. They help expand my students thinking before writing. If you want to to take part in this writing activity just click on the cover for your free copy.
Oh- Let me tell you about a great little book club I
am currently participating in
Ramona Recommends EBook Club. Our first book is
The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate. I had not heard of
this book until this book club and have been delighted with the first few
chapters. The story takes place in 1899 in Texas. The main character, Calpurnia
(Callie) is very endearing. She has such an independent, curious spirit. I
finally have the weekend to really dive in! The meshing of Darwin’s ‘The Origin
of Species’, Calpurnia’s relationship with her grandfather, and being a girl
during this time period intrigue me.
Martha, Lovely - right on time for Easter. I also love Odd Egg by Emily Gravett on the same Egg theme.
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I just bought Odd Egg yesterday! I think great minds think alike :)
DeleteThat is a really cool idea for your students!! :D
ReplyDeleteAlso the book club sounds really fun, but I'm not a teacher and I don't know where to find the book. I didn't see a link on her page. Do you have to buy all of the e-books for the club?
Great post of A to Z. I'll have to go back and look at your other ones. :D
Oh, I am glad you are interested in the book club. You don't have to be a teacher and you can get the book anywhere. I think it only states e-book club because we aren't actually meeting face to face (kind of confusing) I purchase my copy at Barnes and Noble but Amazon carries as well (kindle version too).
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Okay cool I'll check it out. That book sounds interesting. :)
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Thank you for visiting and the wonderful comment. I really admire that you have put together this book club and I look forward to discussing the book.
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