ALPHA-BITS for Teachers
Spring Newsletter
4th and 5th Grade ALPHA ELAR in Review
A Midsummer Nights Dream
Setting the scene
Choices
Will she choose to marry someone she doesn't love, be put to death, or go to a nunnery?
Enter the fairies
Some of the fairies are very mischievous!
Magical Purple Flowers
"...awake when something vile is near." Bottom becomes a donkey.
Naughty Puck
"Audience, this is entertaining isn't it?"
Set Design
Production crews worked hard behind the scenes to design the sets, Smartboard scenes, costumes, sound effects, and lighting.
4th and 5th ALPHA Math/Science in Review
Science Mania
Students became experts and presented lessons to help review and extend understanding.
Engaging!
Games, demonstrations, quiz shows, songs, and the need for volunteers kept the class engaged.
Evaluating the Effects of Erosion
Hands-on demonstrations, experiments, and videos helped clarify misconceptions.
Scientists in Action
Students worked in teams to address a topic and were required to present their research to the class in a creative format.
Vocabulary Masters
Visual vocabulary at its finest.
Focused Presenters
Clarifying misconceptions and taking thinking to a higher level