L.A.S. Ledger
Mrs. O'Hara's Newsletter
Hello 2014!
Kagan Cooperative Learning Structures
Every classroom should have a Pink Smart Card with the structures. If you cannot find yours in your room please let me know and I will get you one!
I am available to model a structure in your classroom or help you include one in your lesson during planning time. Just let me know!
Check out these Free Apps!
Our Story
Some ideas on how to use the App:
-teach summarizing
-take a picture of each step of a science experiment and then have the student write each step.
-use to create a how-to story
-teach sequencing
-Write math story problems
National Geographic Parks
Some ideas on how to use the App:
-inferencing
-questioning
-comparing
-summarizing
-use pictures to write a story
-make math story problems using the pics
-create a brochure
-help build background knowledge
-create a circle map to use adjectives
-discuss different points of view related to the pictureSparkle Fish
Some ideas on how to use the App:
-put in a station as a review of grammar and parts of speech
Challenge: New Year's Resolution
Contact/Follow Me
Christina O'Hara
Language Acquisition SpecialistRemember I am here to support you and your students!
Email: oharac@lisd.net
Location: College Street Elementary School
Phone: 972-350-1933
Twitter: @oharac13