by newschoolsyr | Nov 27, 2016 | 2016-2017, grade 2, grade 3, grade 4, language arts, Lemoyne Student teacher
In a series of three lessons the 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade students learned about four different parts of speech. First they learned the function of verbs in the English language and that every English sentence must contain at least one verb. Then we practiced enhancing...
by newschoolsyr | Nov 26, 2016 | 2016-2017, grades 6-8, language arts
Paul Otteson, parent of two former New School students, returned to teach a 3-session workshop on story structure, with an emphasis on how to end stories or story segments. Exercises included learning about six classic styles of ending stories (resolved, unresolved,...
by newschoolsyr | Nov 24, 2016 | 2016-2017, Grades 5 - 8, language arts, Uncategorized, visual arts
The seven oldest students are taking part in a poetry class, which was inspired by Bob Dylan’s recent nomination for the Nobel Prize for Literature. We started the discussion discussing the difference between a poet and a lyricist. It was interesting that all but one...
by newschoolsyr | Nov 22, 2016 | language arts
Writing Prompt is a journaling time where the students are given a specific story starter or topic to write about. After introducing the prompt, the students briefly brainstorm what they might write, offering relevant words that I write on the board. Once they begin...
by newschoolsyr | Nov 4, 2016 | 2016-2017, Kindergarten, language arts
Children in kindergarten have been working on writing upper case letters of the alphabet. During each class, we use sign language, the sound of the letter and dry erase boards to work on three letters. At the end of class, children have a chance to write in their...
by newschoolsyr | Nov 4, 2016 | 2016-2017, grade 1, Kindergarten, Kindergarten and 1st grade, language arts, Uncategorized
Students in kindergarten and first grade have been enjoying the silly antics of Amelia Bedelia this fall. During class, we read a book, discuss the “mistakes” that Amelia makes and then draw about some of them. Each child is working on making their own Amelia...
