Summarizing (Winter Lullaby)

Summarizing is definitely not an easy skill and we are working on it regularly as a whole group, in small groups, and independently. Right now, we are just beginning to understand what it is and are working on summarizing stories we listen to. Some of us draw summaries, draw and record summaries, and record summaries.

We're also practicing independently using various applications, so stick with us as we figure out how applications work and how we share the work we make. For this activity, we used Educreations and Voice Recorder. Unfortunately, not everyone's emailed out successfully. Luckily, I was at least able to see everybody's

The story we read (Winter Lullaby) was all about what animals and people do during the winter to stay warm.

Francesca
Netaleah
Claire
Spencer
Sadie
Maddie
Alex
Seamus
Gabi
Miles

Elise: Bats are one kind of animal that hibernate.

Maya: Lots of animals hibernate during the winter.