Stories+that+Matter+–+Stories+that+Move

//**Note: I was late to this because the presenter never showed up for the session I had planned on seeing.**// This presentation was comprised primarily of us viewing the movie version of a number of Peter Reynold's books. Product: [] (free trial available) They showed a movie (The North Star?) and the words were highlighted as they were narrated - good for method for some emerging readers. They stressed it was important to give kids their voices. Ideas to get them writing: Have author chair once a week and writers sit in the chair and present their stories to the class Give students a blank book and let them write and/or illustrate Get students involved with real work - example movie for National Austism Society - //I'm Here//. Theme: “To the world you may be one person but to one person you may be the world.” Gives kids their voices… Big Screen Books – alpha versions done & beta will be out soon. First products will be classic collection – dot, ish, northstar book with activities (put scenes in order of sequence), Teacher Tools, and story starters. Manage class lists, have the book read several ways – highlighted or not highlighted also includes glossary. Eventually there will be other books as well, not just Reynods. Especially for use on Interactive White Boards - initia cost if $29.95.
 * Stories that Matter – Stories that Move**
 * Presenter: Bill Norris, Fablevision and Nicole**

New book about haiku written by Bob Raczka called Guyku – haiku for boys – on the website [|www.guykuhaiku.com] or ( []) on right-hand side a video – where is the girl’s version? [|http://hmhbooks.com/guyku/gals.html]. Good tool to get kids to write. Good teacher resources on the site – Houghton Mifflin For motivating students use movie: //He Was Me//: Film is free on the website [|www.fablevision.com/hewasme] Child talking inside a man – story is a powerful thing and use it well in the classroom. // Idea I had for using blank books: Student use a blank book to write their own stories or best work - they select a favorite story of theirs to publish to the library. Create a special section of the library for Northeast student works where they can be checked out to other students called "Our Words, Our Stories." Try to avoid the "contest/competition" type atmosphere - might allow some of those students who are quieter to share their ideas in a new way. I will approach the PTO for $ to purchase hardcover blank books. Books are available from Blue Bunny Books in Dedham. // //(Carol Klatt)//