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Research with Second Grade -- Pocket your Information

Barbara Ellenberger used this idea for animal research with second graders. "I followed the suggestions from Tony's [Tony Stead] presentation last January."

Each group chose an animal to research, wrote their facts on the color coded strips, put them in appropriate pockets in the folder, organized their fact strips as to how they would present information. Each student chose a "chapter" to write and illustrate.

The students really did a superb job on the research! "

Thanks, Barbara, for this idea.

You can contact Barbara at Wolftrap Elementary for more information.

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FCRTA represents a unified voice in language arts to local, state, and national policy makers, as well as state and national legislators, in order to influence decisions about reading instruction.

The association also provides staff development opportunities which enable reading teachers to meet the educational, professional and social needs of members.

Membership is open to all teachers and administrators in Fairfax County interested in reading instruction.

FCRTA Home Meet the Board Calendar of Events President's Message Events Winners of Monthly Drawing What Works? Teachers Share Authors and Illustrators Reading Strategies w/Literature Issues Membership Form Links FCRTA Contact	What Works! Research with Second Grade -- Pocket your Information Barbara Ellenberger used this idea for animal research with second graders. "I followed the suggestions from Tony's [Tony Stead] presentation last January." Each group chose an animal to research, wrote their facts on the color coded strips, put them in appropriate pockets in the folder, organized their fact strips as to how they would present information. Each student chose a "chapter" to write and illustrate. The students really did a superb job on the research! " Thanks, Barbara, for this idea. You can contact Barbara at Wolftrap Elementary for more information. LOOK FOR ANOTHER IDEA NEXT MONTH!
	FCRTA represents a unified voice in language arts to local, state, and national policy makers, as well as state and national legislators, in order to influence decisions about reading instruction. The association also provides staff development opportunities which enable reading teachers to meet the educational, professional and social needs of members. Membership is open to all teachers and administrators in Fairfax County interested in reading instruction.