6. What? Writing workshop with our youngest writers.
• We “Make Books”
• We use language to craft literature
• We read like writers
Why? With lots of teaching and practice, children develop
important understandings about what it means to write.
• Useful strategies
• Form, genre, and craft
• Control of conventions
• Robust vocabulary
How?
• Give students a book!
• Conference and share time
• Learn about language ALL day long

10. Penguin Documentary~ Second Grade
Students select a species of penguin to research and create a documentary.
Project involves literacy skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
Steps involved:
• Teacher selects websites and books based on the varying learning needs in
the classroom
• Teacher set criteria and give students checklist
• Students research and collect information (pictures, facts)
• Students begin creating documentary using Photo Story 3

12. http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/places/find/

16. http://reading.ecb.org

35. K-3 1-5 2-4

45. • Once upon a time, there was a school
• Whose staff and students thought reading was really cool
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• They spend their days on math, science, social studies, reading, and writing
• and created an atmosphere that is very inviting
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• You walk in the doors and it is easy to see
• that Loomis is a great place to be
•
• To our faculty came Dr. Himes
• Convened a committee and spent lots of time
•
• Completing the application was a bit of a chore,
• but we learned that Loomis met the criteria.. and more
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• Our friends in Pennsylvania, representing KSRA
• came to visit Loomis and spent an entire day
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• From the time school started until the work day was done
• They got to see that reading at Loomis is number one

46. • For reading’s the foundation from which all things grow
• it helps kids learn everything that they should know
• They were wow-ed by our skill and literacy integration
• and set off to complete their difficult deliberation
•
• The competition was close and the choice was so tough
• they decided one visit to Loomis was just not enough
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• So back to Loomis came one from the team
• to verify that things were as good as they seemed
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• She liked what she saw and took forth a plea
• that an award winner is what Loomis deserved to be
•
• Soon an assembly found our principal dressed as the Cat in the Hat
• And our entire staff read rhyme to the kids—how about that!
•
• At the conclusion, I interjected a special surprise
• Guess what/! We won?!? They couldn’t believe their eyes
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• The kids all cheered at this awesome acclimation
• And listened carefully to our Queen of Reading’s Royal Proclamation
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• Hear Ye! Hear Ye! A Royal Day of Reading there will be
• With special programs for your teacher, your buddies and thee

47. • Kids were treated to books, buddy and reading activities galore
• we teachers were honored with a special lunch and more
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• Their heart and their skill has brought Loomis attention
• The accolades they deserve are too numerous to mention
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• We won because our staff cares for kids and their education
• And we are blessed by their professionalism and outstanding dedication
•
• This award is an honor and the recognition a dream
• It never could have happened without the work of a team
•
• Without district administration, the school board, and KSRA
• We wouldn’t be standing here before you today
• They gave wings to our dreams and wished us good luck
• The board even approved a motion to spend a few bucks
• We were thrilled to have their support and backing to go
• To Texas and Penn State to share all that we know.
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• To be known as exemplary is quite a state reputation
• Let alone one of fourteen from across the nation

48. • Great things like this don’t happen in a haphazard manner
• So we captured the moment and set the image on a banner.
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• We are proud of our students and staff for capturing this award
• And promise to keep our kids active, engaged and anything but bored
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• So thanks and good day, our story is through
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• May we all read happily ever after, and be exemplary in all that we do!