Classroom & Extended Activities These activities are meant to be used as anticipatory sets or reading enhancements. Classroom Activities: Extended Activities: Dangerous Dialogue Walk to the Flag Pole Students are to write a dialogue in the same Class walk to the flagpole where a student reads a format as the book—between student & teacher / patriotic story or sings the national anthem. parent. Parental Interview The Blame Game Students are to interview their parents using guided Students list common problems in their lives and questions created in class. match up easy scapegoats. Writing a Screenplay How to Write Memos Given the proper formatting, students are asked to Students choose a memo in the book and write a write 1-3 scenes of a high school misunderstanding. similar one with a real context. Mile Walk / Run Patriotic Collage Students must walk / run around the school track and Students cut and paste articles that pertain to the then listen to a coach talk about sports & grades. flag, the anthem, or other national symbols. Digital Field Trip to… Editorials A cemetery to count service men’s and women’s Students are asked to respond to a local article and graves; or a veteran’s museum--both with a camera write an editorial response. for a report. Principal’s Panel Tell me a Story The class interviews the principal about common Students must find a veteran and request a behavioral concerns and options. which they must report to the class. For Extended Use
Classroom & Extended Activities These activities are meant to be used as anticipatory sets or reading enhancements. Classroom Activities: Dangerous Dialogue Students are to write a dialogue in the same format as the book—between student & teacher / parent. The Blame Game Students list common problems in their lives and match up easy scapegoats. How to Write Memos Students choose a memo in the book and write a similar one with a real context. Patriotic Collage Students cut and paste articles that pertain to the flag, the anthem, or other national symbols. Editorials Students are asked to respond to a local article and write an editorial response. Principal’s Panel The class interviews the principal about common behavioral concerns and options. For Extended Use Extended Activities: Walk to the Flag Pole Class walk to the flagpole where a student reads a patriotic story or sings the national anthem. Parental Interview Students are to interview their parents using guided questions created in class. Writing a Screenplay Given the proper formatting, students are asked to write 1-3 scenes of a high school misunderstanding. Mile Walk / Run Students must walk / run around the school track and then listen to a coach talk about sports & grades. Digital Field Trip to… A cemetery to count service men’s and women’s graves; or a veteran’s museum--both with a camera for a report. Tell me a Story Students must find a veteran and request a which they must report to the class.
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