Apologia and Written Narration?

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  • January 23, 2014 at 1:42 am
    kellywright006
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    Hi All:
    Now that I am revamping and trying to trun EVERYTHING to more CM methods, I’d like to explain what we do for integrating science and writing. Hoping you can help me get it more CM-friendly.

    1) The kids get their notebooks and pencil ready, becasue while I read, they take notes. (3rd, 4th, and 6th graders)> I have to stop and spell a little for the 3rd grader. They basically write down note-worthy facts.

    2) Built into the science, every page or two is a question at the bottom of the page and it says, “Tell what you have learned about EARTH so far?” Which is oral narration. So everyone jsut discusses it.

    3) Then, At the end of the lesson (Takes 2 weeks to do a lesson. 14 Lessons in a year), there are about 10 “What do you rememeber questions?” I have them write the answer each question; restating the question in their answer.

    My questions are: (numbers below correlate with what I stated before)

    1) Should I alter the taking notes portion, while I am reading? There are a lot of facts I like to have them jot down, just not sure it’s necessary or CM-friendly? Or should it be, just straight-up written narration AFTER we read? My only thought with that, is there is so much information that will be lost?

    2) I am thinking the “Tell me what you’ve learned so far” section is fine, as it’s just oral narration?

    3) And lastly, the questions at the end of the lesson? What would YOU do with them?

    Thanks! I LOVE LOVE LOVE this forum. you all give great recommendations. I love reading everyones posts!

    Kelly

    January 23, 2014 at 6:58 pm
    Shellyjl
    Participant

    I don’t have anything to add, just wanted to say that I am interested in the response you get.

    January 23, 2014 at 8:19 pm
    kellywright006
    Participant

    I know, I’m bummed no one has advice.

    Anyone?

    January 23, 2014 at 10:24 pm
    jotawatt
    Participant

    Well, it’s not advice, but I can tell you how we use it…  I used to have my children take notes too, but that really dragged down their enjoyment of the lessons.  It was also very teacher-intensive, and I found the burden of learning was more on me than on them! Now my two younger ones (the only ones currently using Apologia) do both oral and written narrations, but no notes.  It has amazed me how much they both include, and how much they’re retaining.  Usually they know most of the “What Do You Remember” questions, and I allow them to look up the answers to the ones they don’t know. Very low-key, but it seems to be effective.  They both really, really love their science this year and will excitedly rattle off things they’re learning to me and anyone else who will listen.  

    January 24, 2014 at 12:22 am
    missceegee
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    I suggest choosing a few key words and concepts they may not be sure about, writing them down and covering them BEFORE you read as mental hooks. Also, narrate what’s remembered from last time before going on to make those connections. You will be surprised how well it works. Simple, non-burdening, effective.

    January 28, 2014 at 2:54 am
    kellywright006
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    I finally had a chance to get back online and check for responses to my quesiton. What a  great idea to mention the key words and concepts BEFORE!  🙂

    Thank you for weighing it. With getting used to CM, it seems that there are several different options for them to synthesize their reading and understanding. It is so helpful to hear how other’s extract the knowledge after the reading.

    I appreciate your responses! Thanks!

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