This week we distinguished between fiction and fact. We read some turkey favorites and then discussed the author’s purpose. Although we loved being entertained with fun and creative turkey favorites, we also enjoyed finding out facts about the fun loving {and delicious} turkeys!
Students began by writing turkey facts. I had them write each fact in a different color to help remind them that each fact would be a different feather when we go to our final stage of our writing. Once we edited for spelling, capitals, and punctuation, we were ready to begin the final draft!
Tada! Nerdy Birdy!!!
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Jodi says
November 15, 2013 at 11:57 amOh my goodness….I LOVE those turkeys!!!
❀Jodi
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jbales says
November 15, 2013 at 12:19 pmWOW!! Thank you so much! I am going to scrap what I had planned for next week and do your fun, creative projects. My students will be thrilled!!!!!! Yay!
Amber @ Mamas Blissful Bites says
November 15, 2013 at 12:50 pmWhat a great educational idea! I love it! Will use this idea in my home school as well!
Ashley Reed says
November 15, 2013 at 2:36 pmso adorable…love this! 🙂
Lovely Nina says
November 15, 2013 at 9:20 pmCute Turkey facts!
Kristen says
November 16, 2013 at 12:23 amThose are so cute, I can't get over them!!!
C says
November 16, 2013 at 4:57 pmHi, Reagan! What a cute "craftivity"…fun and educational at the same time. Wonderful way to sneak in the learning. Just a small observation though….my son wears glasses and is sometimes referred to as "nerdy" because of them. It is hurtful to him and I don't think most people even realize the painful association. I normally would not have given it any thought until my son started wearing glasses many years ago…now I am very tuned into that negative connotation. Maybe the turkey doesn't have to have glasses? Or…if you keep the glasses, call the turkeys "Brainy Birds" instead? Absolutely love, love your blog and am so inspired by all that you do.
Carla M.
(http://www.pinterest.com/carlaroni/)
Dynelle Dunn says
November 16, 2013 at 8:17 pmWow I just love those turkeys, your little ones are such good writers!!
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vicky1970 says
November 17, 2013 at 4:20 amSo cute Reagan!! 🙂
Vicky
Jessica says
November 17, 2013 at 4:44 amReagan, those poems that are in your freebie are so darn cute! Definitely using those this week along with the needs and wants mini-lesson! Love your stuff! You're posts help me out so much! Thanks for always sharing!
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Jeniffer Soliz says
November 17, 2013 at 6:43 pmThese birds are too cute! I can't wait to do this project with my kiddos.
Jan says
November 17, 2013 at 7:52 pmLove the "brainy" turkeys- thanks for sharing!
Anonymous says
November 19, 2013 at 5:33 pmLove, love, love these! My students had a great time making them.
Anonymous says
November 22, 2013 at 11:54 pmWe did this activity this week and my kiddos LOVED it! Great way to help them learn how to research a topic. Thanks so much for sharing and making it FREE! You are the best!