Fourth Graders are now beginning to finish their folk song lyrics and add the element of composing music to the process. Many groups have chosen to create their own tunes through the use of Garage Band, while some have chosen the melody of an existing folk song that they feel fits best with their lyrics. In addition to their compositions, students also did a Midpoint Check-In this week. Students were asked to think back to the beginning of this unit and reflect on their work thus far- our visit to The Glenbow Museum,our visit folk artists, their research and initial compositions and what the folk song writing process has meant to them. Grade fours were also asked to think about where they are going next and to advocate for what they anticipate their needs being in the coming weeks.
Last week, students had voiced their desire to co-construct a list of helpful synonyms for their folk song topics. This activity was also completed this week and proved worthwhile for students.
On Friday of this week, fourth graders also began the process of peer sharing and feedback. Each group was asked to listen to or view another classmates work and give feedback. This process was repeated twice and students will be given time to integrate the feedback into their work on Monday and Tuesday next week.
Friday proved to be busy as over 150 delegates form across Canada visited Connect classrooms for the Innovate West conference. Students did a wonderful job of sharing their work and explaining what makes our school unique.
Last week, students had voiced their desire to co-construct a list of helpful synonyms for their folk song topics. This activity was also completed this week and proved worthwhile for students.
On Friday of this week, fourth graders also began the process of peer sharing and feedback. Each group was asked to listen to or view another classmates work and give feedback. This process was repeated twice and students will be given time to integrate the feedback into their work on Monday and Tuesday next week.
Friday proved to be busy as over 150 delegates form across Canada visited Connect classrooms for the Innovate West conference. Students did a wonderful job of sharing their work and explaining what makes our school unique.