Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Announcing Battle of the Books
Meadowview Intermediate students will have the opportunity to participate in the Wisconsin state Battle of the Books this year. In this activity, students are challenged to read the books chosen by the Battle of the Books committee; then, they are tested on their knowledge of those books. The top four students and one alternate will become the official team for MVI and will compete online with other teams across the state. Last year, the Intermediate team placed among the top 15 teams in the state! The Wisconsin Educational Media and Technology Association (WEMTA) sponsors this state-wide competition, which is geared towards students who are very good readers. An organizational meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 18 at 2:45 in the LMC.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
CLUBS BEGIN
The Read On Book Club had its first meeting Friday, October 24; 22 4th grade students ate their lunch in the LMC and got their first book. The books being used this year are: Listen by Stephanie Tolan, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo, The Missing Manatee by Cynthia deFelice, The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau, and Please Write in this Book by Mary Amato. Each group created its own reading calendar and will be prepared to discuss the main characters and the central problem on Wednesday, October 29, during their second meeting. Due to the large number of students, this club is currently full. Another Book Club opportunity will begin after the Christmas holidays.
The Technology and Library Club (TLC) will meet for the first time on Wednesday, October 29, during the 5th grade lunch period. Members will be introduced to the rules of LMC work and to the LMC computer program. In addition, the first work schedule will be created. The TLC group will continue to meet every 2nd and 4th Wednesday.
The Technology and Library Club (TLC) will meet for the first time on Wednesday, October 29, during the 5th grade lunch period. Members will be introduced to the rules of LMC work and to the LMC computer program. In addition, the first work schedule will be created. The TLC group will continue to meet every 2nd and 4th Wednesday.
Monday, October 13, 2008
CLUBS GET ORGANIZED
Ms. Koll will have organizational meetings for two separate clubs during the week of October 13. The first meeting is for 5th grade students who are interested in joining the Technology and Library Club (TLC). Students who are interested will meet Wednesday in the LMC during their noon recess. The second meeting is for 4th grade students who are interested in joining the Read On Book Club. Those students will meet on Thursday in the LMC during their noon recess.
The TLC group learns how to check books in and out of the LMC and how to put books away. They also learn how to use the equipment available through the LMC (such as digital cameras and InFocus projectors), so they can help out when their class uses these items. They meet twice a month during their lunch. Members eat in the LMC while they meet. Those who keep their grades up and don't fall behind in their school work can also sign up to work once or twice a week as a library helper.
The Read On Book Club will meet once a week in the LMC. Their challenge is to read 3 to 5 suggested books. Multiple copies of the books are available, so they can work together in small groups. Members will bring their lunch to the LMC and discuss the book(s) they are currently reading. Each group will complete some type of visual project after reading each book. At the end, the entire group will determine which of the titles should be placed on the Meadowview Intermediate Favorites List and shared with the rest of the school.
The TLC group learns how to check books in and out of the LMC and how to put books away. They also learn how to use the equipment available through the LMC (such as digital cameras and InFocus projectors), so they can help out when their class uses these items. They meet twice a month during their lunch. Members eat in the LMC while they meet. Those who keep their grades up and don't fall behind in their school work can also sign up to work once or twice a week as a library helper.
The Read On Book Club will meet once a week in the LMC. Their challenge is to read 3 to 5 suggested books. Multiple copies of the books are available, so they can work together in small groups. Members will bring their lunch to the LMC and discuss the book(s) they are currently reading. Each group will complete some type of visual project after reading each book. At the end, the entire group will determine which of the titles should be placed on the Meadowview Intermediate Favorites List and shared with the rest of the school.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Golden Archer Nominees
The 5th graders at Meadowview Intermediate participate in the Golden Archer Award process. In the fall, they are introduced to the nominated books in the Intermediate category. Multiple copies are purchased for the LMC, and they are encouraged to read all the nominees during the school year. In the spring, they vote for their favorite, and their votes are sent to the state Golden Archer committee. They also get to nominate books for the upcoming year's award.
Last year's winner was Champ by Marcia Thornton Jones. It is an excellent story about a show dog whose leg must be amputated after a car accident. The owner wants to put the dog to sleep, but a young boy decides to adopt it. The boy's relationship to his dog creates challenges and opportunities that test his character. It came in 2nd in our school vote; our favorite was Punished by David Lubar.
This year's nominated book titles are: Swindle by Gordon Korman, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo, No Talking by Andrew Clements, The Invention of Hugo Cabret (which also won the Caldecott Award) by Brian Selznick, and Marley: A Dog Like No Other by John Grogan. Happy reading!
Last year's winner was Champ by Marcia Thornton Jones. It is an excellent story about a show dog whose leg must be amputated after a car accident. The owner wants to put the dog to sleep, but a young boy decides to adopt it. The boy's relationship to his dog creates challenges and opportunities that test his character. It came in 2nd in our school vote; our favorite was Punished by David Lubar.
This year's nominated book titles are: Swindle by Gordon Korman, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo, No Talking by Andrew Clements, The Invention of Hugo Cabret (which also won the Caldecott Award) by Brian Selznick, and Marley: A Dog Like No Other by John Grogan. Happy reading!
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
September News
September is off to a busy start here at the MVI LMC. All classes have had a chance to come in and check out books, and we have received our first shipment of new books. We are very excited to add iPods and ebooks to our collection this year. Also, our new SmartBoard will enhance instruction.
For the first couple of months, all classes will receive weekly lessons in some basic skills. After that, we will start working with the classroom teachers on research and technology projects. Students have been challenged to Chalk One Up For Reading by completing ten books this first month. It will be fun to see how many are up for the challenge.
For the first couple of months, all classes will receive weekly lessons in some basic skills. After that, we will start working with the classroom teachers on research and technology projects. Students have been challenged to Chalk One Up For Reading by completing ten books this first month. It will be fun to see how many are up for the challenge.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
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