Last week our class explored the various sub-genres of traditional literature, reading fairy tales, myths, fables, legends, and tall tales. We discussed the elements that each of these types of story had in common, things like magic, moral lessons, or larger than life characters. Now, we are using that knowledge to write our own tall tales in class. Students are asking themselves, "How will this trait help my tall tale character to solve the problem? How can I use exaggeration to make my story humorous?"
After we have revised and edited our stories, we will go to the computer lab to publish them. Some students commented that they were slow at typing. If this is the case with your student, I would encourage them to use the Dance Mat Typing website to practice their touch typing skills. The site address is www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/ or google "Dance Mat Typing". It mixes fun with real learning. Knowing how to type efficiently is a life-long skill. This website can help in achieving it.
After we have revised and edited our stories, we will go to the computer lab to publish them. Some students commented that they were slow at typing. If this is the case with your student, I would encourage them to use the Dance Mat Typing website to practice their touch typing skills. The site address is www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/ or google "Dance Mat Typing". It mixes fun with real learning. Knowing how to type efficiently is a life-long skill. This website can help in achieving it.
