Anne Ralston Final Project

Tongue twister: a phrase or sentence hard to say fast. Homophone: a word that is pronounced in the same way as one or more other words but is different in meaning and sometimes spelling. For example: to, two, too.

Fox in Sox Take it slowly. This book is dangerous! (Dr. Seuss, 1965). Task #1. Speaking (10%) 1) Tell us about a childrens author from your country. 5-10 minute presentation.
-Choose your favorite author or your favorite book from childhood. Tell us as much as you can about them. Make us want to read his/her books! Here are some ideas to think about, you do not have to answer all. Chose the most interesting to you. You will have time in class and in the computer lab to work on this project. If you do not have a copy of a book, find information on the internet to show to the class. One or two images to give us an idea. Your author: -When were they born? -Are they still living? -What languages did they write in? -What was his/her training? -How many books did they write? -Did they use tongue-twisters? If so, provide examples. -Why did you choose this book/author? -What kinds of books did they write? -What makes their books special? - Did this book help you to read? -Have movies been made of their books

Task #2: Language-focus (20%)

2) Become a Sound Expert! Work in teams to become Sound Experts for one or more sound combination. Using Fox in Sox: -Each group will choose either: /i/ , /iz/, /o/ , /oz/ or /u/. - Find all of the words in the Fox in Sox that contain your sound. Read and/or listen to the recordings. There will be several spellings for each sound (for example: /i/ = tree & easy). - Can you find other ways to spell your sound? Find words with these spellings. Think about each lesson and check your notebooks. Listen to radio, television,

conversations, movies, read books. Take notes for your lists! You must list all the possible spellings for your sound. - Make a list of as many words as possible that you can find that contain your sound. List words according to their spelling. - Make a list of sight words that contain your sound.

Task #3: Writing (25%)

3) Author your own book! Each team will create a tongue-twister book! Using words from your lists and from Fox in Sox, make sentences. Make the sentences fun! Make these sentences into a short story. Sentences can be tongue-twisters, can just be fun, but must be grammatically correct. Your book will: -include at least 1 example of all spelling possibilities for that sound. -be at least 8 pages long -have at least 10 sentences -have at least 1 image on each page You will have time in class to work on this project. Draft #1: (10%) You will submit a story of at least 10 sentences that will be a rough draft of your book. Have you included all spelling examples of your sound? Does the story make sense? Is it fun to read? Teacher will make comments/suggestions. You will have more class time to work on corrections and to perfect your story. Draft #2: (10%) This should be a final copy of your story. All spelling, grammar and syntax corrections should be made. All spelling examples of your sound are included. Sentences must be grammatically correct. The story should be amusing and should make sense! Think of your audience. Teacher will proof for any final changes. Final draft with images: (5%) In-class workshop in computer lab to add images. Choose amusing images that will help tell your story and make the story fun to read.

Task #4: Language focus + speaking: (25%)

4) PowerPoint Presentation. Each team will present a Sound PowerPoint to the class: -Show the class how your sound can be spelled + 1 example word for each sound. -Include at least 2 example sentences from Fox in Sox that have 1 or more words with your sound. -Present your tongue-twister book (see #3) to the class in your PowerPoint . (Send me your book electronically so I can make a copies for your classmates). Your completed

book will in the PowerPoint and you will read it to the class. Make your presentation fun! You are the authors and can help classmates read your book.

Task #5: Speaking + fluency building: (20%)

5) Read aloud! The final project will be a class reading of Fox in Sox. Each student will read, fluently & with animation!, a section of this book. In addition each team will read your tongue-twister books. Both readings will be to a small audience of children. You will be graded on how well you present the book to the audience. Have you practiced? Have you read with no mistakes? Have you made the presentation interesting & fun?