Sara Holbrook, children’s poet and author of many poetry writing books, visited our school on May 3. She talked to the students about the importance of poetry writing, poetry intonation and acting.
Two of our “PemCyberPals” podcasting members, Alex and Megan interviewed Mrs. Holbrook. Here are their interviews:
http://www.switchpod.com/users/mikaelabartoi/AlexInterv.mp3
http://www.switchpod.com/users/mikaelabartoi/MeganInter.mp3
Students composed their own poems and recited them to Mrs. Holbrook.
Here you can listen to a few of the poems students wrote:
Excited
by T – 1st grade
http://www.switchpod.com//users/mikaelabartoi/Talia.mp3
Happy
by S, 1st grade
http://www.switchpod.com//users/mikaelabartoi/Steven.mp3
Happy
by Isa, 1st grade
http://www.switchpod.com//users/mikaelabartoi/Isabellea.mp3
Happy
By B – 1st grade
http://www.switchpod.com//users/mikaelabartoi/Brady.mp3
Happy
By T – 1st grade
http://www.switchpod.com//users/mikaelabartoi/Talia2.mp3
Read, Blog & Podcast!
Before “Battle of the Books” begins, there is always ”Accelerated Reader”. Listen to one of our enthusiastic readers!
Battle of the Books
Our fourth and fifth grade students are preparing intensively for the upcoming “Battle of the Books” in February. They must read a least six of the ten books recommended by our district and pass the A. R. tests on these books in order to be able to qualify for the battle. Our good readers are excited to share opinions about the books they’re reading. We have our first champion who finished reading all of the ten books.
*Click to hear 
an interview with a STAR Reader!
Haley continues reading her “battle” books and would like to talk about the characters in the book she is reading right now.
*Click to listen to Haley’s first podcast!
To become more familiar with our “Battle of the Books” titles and content you will have to listen to our readers’ comments by clicking on the podcasts below. Happy listening and reading!
http://www.switchpod.com/users/mikaelabartoi/Willie.mp3
http://www.switchpod.com/users/mikaelabartoi/akilah2.mp3
http://www.switchpod.com/users/mikaelabartoi/Ian.mp3
http://www.switchpod.com/users/mikaelabartoi/Carley2.mp3
http://www.switchpod.com/users/mikaelabartoi/LightningTheifLacey3.mp3
