As a culminating event for our biography genre study, we visited the Glenview Senior Center and interviewed various senior members of the community. We then wrote biographies about our volunteers. These biographies will be on display at the Senior Center and are in a book bin in our classroom. We are officially authors! I have to say that this trip is one of my favorite. The children are able to practice their speaking and listening skills and really begin to connect with a different generation. Through their questioning, students learned about the hardships many faced, their work ethic and determination, their joy in the simple things, and their kindness and love for life. It is very different to read about someone's life, then to hear it first hand. The students also shared how school is now and how they utilize technology on a daily basis. One thing did not change, as students they all enjoyed recess and playing with their peers! I hope this is a memory that the students will hold onto and cherish. Below are photos from the day. Comments are closed.
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