To do this, they may choose one of the murals and draw themselves onto it, or draw a picture of themselves on paper and attach it to the mural. Then have each child write or dictate his or her own snowy day story, using the mural they added themselves to as a stimulus. Note that this writing may take many different forms. Post the stories with the murals for visitors to see and read. This activity provides children with opportunities to learn speaking and listening skills.
Teachers can model speaking and listening strategies.
This activity uses choral reading to reinforce student reading skills. The rhythm of a choral reading is effective for helping children develop skills in rhyme and meter, for integrating their knowledge of linguistic features such as rate, timing, stress and intonation with reading, and for encouraging improved control of speech production. Choral reading may also remove the pressure of being the only reader, allowing each child to practice and develop confidence within the relative safety of the group. Read the poem aloud to the children and tell them that they are going to learn to read the poem too. Step B. Have the children repeat each line as the poem is read.