Not-So-Spooky Story Collaboration
Posted by Ariel WarshawAt the beginning of October, the fifth graders began collaborating with kindergarten “buddies” to craft not-so-spooky stories. In our first meeting together, we listened to the short story, “The Pink Jellybean,” to get a sense for what kind of mood we wanted to create in our tales. Then, the students rolled dice to select the setting, character, and problem for each of their stories using a specialized game board. The kindergarteners loved having a part in the process, and the fifth graders excitedly began work on crafting their stories.
In our next work session, the students shared their first drafts with their kindergarten partners and modeled a peer editing session. The kindergarteners gave them feedback – what they liked about their story, what they were confused by, what they’d like to see added, and more. The fifth graders got busy revising and editing their pieces, while the kindergartners worked hard at illustrating their collaborative stories.
All of this hard work culminated in a wonderful autumnal event! The fifth grade and kindergarten classes, along with their families, came together around a campfire on the evening of October 27th right here on campus. The students got to share their creative and kooky stories, complete with illustrations by their kindergarten buddy, while sipping on cider and enjoying the beautiful fall night.
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