Student voice : turn up the volume, K-8 activity book / Russell J. Quaglia, Michael J. Corso, Julie Hellerstein.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Quaglia, Russell J., author.

Corso, Michael J., author.

Hellerstein, Julie, author.

Series:

Gale eBooks

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Education, Elementary--Activity programs.

Education, Elementary.

Middle school education--Activity programs.

Middle school education.

Motivation in education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xx, 195 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

2015.

Thousand Oaks, California : Corwin, a SAGE Company, [2015]

Summary:

Involve and inspire students with these one-of-a-kind activities! Help your students reach their fullest potential. Create unique learning experiences adaptable to their needs and aspirations with this extraordinary activity book from internationally acclaimed education experts Dr. Russell Quaglia, Michael Corso and Julie Hellerstein. Based on hundreds of teacher and student interviews, the authors implement 3 Guiding Principles and 8 Behaviors and Conditions that profoundly affect student success in grades K-8. You'll discover student centered ideas and activities that powerfully engage K-8 students in important content areas. Timesaving and easy-to-implement activities help you to: • Promote student self expression, values, hopes and dreams • Foster student engagement, purpose and self worth • Provide a creative and challenging learning environment for all ability levels • Align activities with Common Core, ISTE Standards (NETS) and 21st Century Skills • Promote student leadership and responsibility • Capitalize on technology and promote interdisciplinary connections Includes a handy correlation chart and group discussions, personal reflections, and extended learning opportunities for each stand-alone lesson. An inspiring resource for any educator, use these fun, extensively researched activities to help your students reach their full potential! "The authors have once again designed an extraordinary roadmap for teachers to use in guiding students to find their true voice. A research-based roadmap yes, but more importantly, a map teachers can use to guide students to find their voice through their experiences. The wonderful activities herein are inspiring, engaging and interactive and ultimately lead students to discover their own unique voice and aspirations!" Rich McBride, Ed.D., Superintendent 2014 AESA National President

Contents:

Intro

PREFACE: NO ORDINARY ACTIVITY BOOK

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

CHAPTER 1: BELONGING

Grades 6-8: Belonging Activities

Pick a Number

All About Me Cloud and Class Cloud

Belong-Meme

Grades 3-5: Belonging Activities

Personal Paper Doll

Class Mascot

The Who Are You? Interview

Grades K-2: Belonging Activities

Alike and Different

Buckets

Cultural Connections

CHAPTER 2: HEROES

Grades 6-8: Heroes Activities

I Can Be a Hero Poem

Utilizing YOU!

Gratitude

Grades 3-5: Heroes Activities

Hero Traits

Historic Museum Exhibit

Tellagami About Heroes

Grades K-2: Heroes Activities

My Everyday Super Hero Cartoon

Hall of Fame

We Can Be Heroes-Me and You

CHAPTER 3: SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT

Grades 6-8: Sense of Accomplishment Activities

Marble Roll

Student Actions

Headline News

Grades 3-5: Sense of Accomplishment Activities

Award Show

How to...

Perseverance Phrase

Grades K-2: Sense of Accomplishment Activities

I Think I Can

Citizen Action Plan

Congratulations Card

CHAPTER 4: FUN &amp

EXCITEMENT

Grades 6-8: Fun &amp

Excitement Activities

Heads Up!

Appy Hour

Un-Bored Games

Grades 3-5: Fun &amp

Build a Band

Molding Minds

Story Starters

Grades K-2: Fun &amp

Scenarios

Acting It Out

Digital Story Telling

CHAPTER 5: CURIOSITY &amp

CREATIVITY

Grades 6-8: Curiosity &amp

Creativity Activities

Quick Question

The Curiosity Convention

Marshmallow Challenge

Grades 3-5: Curiosity &amp

Genius Gallery

Mystery Picture

Invention Convention

Grades K-2: Curiosity &amp

What's in the Bag?

Surroundings Scavenger Hunt

Mad Libs

CHAPTER 6: SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE.

Grades 6-8: Spirit of Adventure Activities

Student Speak

Adventure Advice

Never Lose Sight of Your Goal

Grades 3-5: Spirit of Adventure Activities

Support Me Selfie

Adventure Action Cards

Bull's-Eye

Grades K-2: Spirit of Adventure Activities

Skills Within Reach

Oh, the Places You'll Go

Hands-On Goals

CHAPTER 7: LEADERSHIP &amp

RESPONSIBILITY

Grades 6-8: Leadership &amp

Responsibility Activities

Tag Team Debate

Drawing Dictations

Values Auction

Grades 3-5: Leadership &amp

My Voice and Choice

Addressing Assumptions

Discuss and Decide

Grades K-2: Leadership &amp

Listening Blocks

What Do You Think?

Opportunity for Opinions

CHAPTER 8: CONFIDENCE TO TAKE ACTION

Grades 6-8: Confidence to Take Action Activities

Time Capsule

Extreme Community Makeover

Letter to the Editor

Grades 3-5: Confidence to Take Action Activities

Confidence Commercials

Selfie-Confidence

Students Sharing Skills

Grades K-2: Confidence to Take Action Activities

Selfie-Confidence 2.0

Confident to Change

Career Quest

APPENDIX A: COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS, GRADES K-8

APPENDIX B: PARTNERSHIP FOR 21ST CENTURY SKILLS, GRADES K-8

APPENDIX C: ISTE STANDARDS, GRADES K-8

INDEX.

Notes:

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9781483382791

1483382796

9781071800874

1071800876

9781483382777

148338277X

9781483382807

148338280X

OCLC:

918558073