Happy Friday everyone!! I am so thankful that it is Friday, I am not sure how it is happens but sometimes the week seems so long, yet I can not get everything I want done (like blogging!).
I thought I would try something today (and other Fridays too!) and that is to share any interactive elements we used in our notebooks during the week. I am very new to the world of interactive notebooks but I know I truly appreciate when I see examples of interactive elements people have done, either on their blog or on Pinterest. So with out further ado (because seriously that was enough ado) I bring you...
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As you may recall (since I mention it once a month) I have Erin's Ultimate Interactive Notebook Templates. That is what I used for all of the following activities.
1. Bossy R sounds. This is actually in my Winter Wonder R Controlled Vowels pack but is pretty easy to duplicate. I put our sample words on each flap, students colored in the vowel diagraph and then we brainstormed words to add under the flap. Students added words as the week went on to our master list.
2. 3D Solids. Okay this one is actually from before Christmas but I just started sharing so.... Anyhoo. Students wrote their learning goal (this one missed some of it!) and then under the 3D solids part we wrote what terminology we use to describe, sort and compare solids (faces, edges, vertices, congruent faces, base). Under the prism and pyramid tab we wrote what distinguishes these two types of solids (types of faces, number of congruent bases).
3. Multiplication Strategies. Inside is an example of how to use each with the same problem.
4. Parts of a Paragraph. This is the one I am most proud of - the first time I ventured into different shapes (I usually stick to the tabs). I put the parts of the paragraph on the semi-circles. Students cut the shape out and glued it down so that the words would fold over. I wrote a paragraph about paragraphs in a hexagon shape (lined it up with the template - love that this package is editable!!). Students glued that into the middle. Then we color coded the semi-circles. Then we used the color coding to code the paragraph. Woo hoo.
Click here to pick up a copy of the foldable.
We followed this up with labelling our P.O.W. (paragraph of the week). I found these adorable lables at Business Depot. I ended up labelling them just to save time. After writing a final draft of their paragraph students used the labels to label their paragraphs. I am really happy with how this activity worked out - especially for those students who had an indent label left over and did not know where to put it and the other kids would say "It goes in the space you left at the beginning....oh, you didn't leave a space...".
Hope you like Flippin' Friday!!
I LOVE the paragraph foldable and the follow up activity with the Avery labels! Thanks for the peek into your journals! I'm your newest follower!
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The Rolly Chair
And to think that all flippin' year I've tried to figure out how to best use those composition notebooks sitting in cubbies! Thanks for your fab ideas!
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I am starting to love interactive notebooks & foldables. I have a few packs from TpT and am using bits and pieces throughout the year. I'm also doing some things on my own & I'm pretty happy with the way our notebooks are being used this year.
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Stories by Storie
Love all of the wonderful foldables! I printed and laminated your bossy R activities, and they are all ready to go next week! I am very excited to use them with my third graders!
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Eclectic Educating
Great ideas...must try something like this for my second graders...we have to tackle paragraph writing and some just don't get it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic idea for paragraph writing!! I'm so glad you shared! Thanks for the idea and that follow up activity is great!
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Polka Dot Lesson Plans
I love everything you did, especially the paragraph activities. Thank you so much for sharing these great ideas!
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Fit to be Fourth
Do you have the paragraph foldable for sale? I love this idea and would like to use it with my third graders. Love your blog!
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I'll send you a copy.
DeleteI love it!! We always color code paragraphs. :)
ReplyDeleteI love it!! We always color code paragraphs. :)
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of using the stickers for color coding the paragraphs! Thank you for adding the pictures for us visual learners. You're the best, best, best! XOOX
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Rockin' and Lovin' Learnin'
I love this! We are going to be talking about paragraphing this week and next. Could you tell me where to buy the foldable? I think it would really help my kiddos understand!
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khildman@gmail.com
Is your paragraph foldable for sale on tpt? We're struggling with the parts of a paragraph.
ReplyDeleteIf you leave me your email I can send you a copy of that foldable.
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DeleteI would love a copy of your foldable as well, please!!!! Mrotondo@stb-school.org.
DeleteI would love a copy of your foldable too, pleSe!!!
DeleteMay I have your foldable?! I think it's brilliant!
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DeleteHi! I would love a copy of the foldable too please.. my e-mail is atousa_noei@yahoo.ca
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I flippin love your Flippin Friday! I've really wanted to add some interactive components to my science & social studies notebooks! You have given me such inspiration! Thanks!!
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I would love to use your paragraph foldable with my third graders. Could I purchase one?
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Thanks!!!
I love your paragraph printable! Can you please send me a copy, this would really help my students out. Thanks! sschugt@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteHi, I too love the paragraph foldable. Can you please send me a copy? Thanks so much!
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I love the paragraph foldable! Can you please send me a copy? tficklen14@gmail.com
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This paragraph foldable would really help my 3rd graders!!! Can you please send to me??? Kellyausten2@gmail.com Thanks sooo much! =)
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I'd love a copy of your paragraph folder? Such a brilliant idea! ehoopmann89@gmail.com. Thanks in advance :-)
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ReplyDeleteIf you're still sending people the paragraph foldable I would be interested. I'm willing to purchase the item as well. My email is spearit2008@gmail.com. thanks for creating such a wonderful resource!
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure if first msg went through. My email is spearit2008@gmail.com if your still sending folks your paragraph foldable. Great idea. Thanks
ReplyDeleteIs your paragraph foldable available on TPT or can you send it to me? Love the idea. Thanks for sharing. My email is melissawsparks@gmail.com.
ReplyDeleteHi there, I stumbled upon your blog and love the ideas you have! Could you send me a copy of the paragraph foldable if it is still available? I would love to use it in my class. Twindle08@gmail.com
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Hi there, I stumbled upon your blog and love the ideas you have! If you still have the paragraph foldable available, i'd love a copy! Twindle08@gmail.com
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I can not seem to locate the paragraph printable in your TPT. Can you send it to me please?
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I absolutely love the paragraph foldable. Can you please send me a copy.
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Thank you,
Lauren
I would LOVE to have a copy of your paragraph foldable. Is it on TPT? or can I get you to send it to me? Thanks bunches.
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Thank you,
Kerry
I would love to have a copy of your paragraph foldable. Thank you
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Let me try this again! I'm new to responding on a blog. Is your paragraph foldable on TPT or is there a link? My email address is bleonard@scbmil.org
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Love the paragraph folable. Can you enail a copy to kroberts@necsd.net
ReplyDeleteI just came across your blog. I love this activity and will be teaching paragraph building this week. I feel my class would really benefit from this activity. Is this available on your tpt? I couldn't seem to find it. Would you mind sharing. I would SO appreciate it! Krissiewiggins@gmail.com.
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I would like it too please!! hsloan@dewittdragons.net Thank you so much. I love it.
ReplyDeleteI found your blog on Pinterest and would really like to teach with your paragraph foldable. It's fantastic! If you don't mind sharing, could you send a copy to me at SShenk@tapestrycharter.org. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteCan I get a copy of the paragraph foldable? Would love it for my writing notebook!
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Can I get a copy of the paragraph foldable? mreynolds@vikingmail.org
ReplyDeleteWould love your paragraph foldable too!!! adwolfgram@gmail.com. Thanks!!!
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Hi! I love this idea and the follow up is awesome! I would love a copy of the foldable please!!
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can you email me the paragraph foldable cstanford@alex.k12.al.us
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Thanks so much!!!!!
Was hoping to have a copy of your paragraph foldable as well. Thanks! dhuffman@bradyisd.org
ReplyDeleteI love the paragraph foldable! Would you be able to send me a copy?
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