Foundations and Framework

There are many great aspects about the new reading program, but my favorite is the intellectual art. After  the students are finished reading their book for the unit they get the opportunity to expand on their learning. The students are given a sheet of butcher paper and encouraged to put what they have learned from the unit on the sheet. The students are able to think about what they have learned and how they can put it on paper. During the intellectual art day the students learn to work together and divide out task for each student to do. It is always encouraging to walk around the room and see each group working together to make a master piece of what they just learned.

On the butcher paper the students are to include the visual tool that we have been working on, the vocabulary words, their favorite part of the book, how the book connects to them, and any kind of drawings they would like to add.

When they are done with their art work the students present the piece to the rest of the class. The group that is presenting tells the rest of the class about the book that they have been reading.

We just finished our Main Idea reading unit. The students worked very hard on their intellectual art. Here are the 3 different groups with their intellectual art.

The students love intellectual art day. They love to share with the class what they have learned from their reading. 

Foundations and Framework has added so much to our school this year. 

Have a  great day!

Ms. Robinson