I Spy

By: Mr. Chapman's 4/5 multi grade and Mrs. Cmaylo's 1st grade.

The multi grade and first grade classes created their first book together!

1. Students read books together and discussed "fun" books. The classes then voted on I SPY as their favorite format.
2. Students planned their book outline by working in pairs and taking one page per-pair of students. Students planned to bring small items from home for their page.
3. Students placed items on white paper in a pleasing way. Students (big & little buddies both) took many images with the digital camera, keeping in mind where their light source was, how to include all items, etc.
4. Students selected their best (picture) image, printed it and glued it to card stock.
5. Students, worked together to write and edit the text of their page in the classroom and then moved to the computer lab. Using Word, the students typed, printed, then added the text to their page.
6. Our volunteer, Mrs. Oransky, laminated the pages so our book will last forever!

Here are a few pictures of us hard at work:

Here is a link to some of our I SPY Pages
Have fun!

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**This project was accomplished meeting the following Maine Learning Results standards for grade 1

English Language Arts,
A. Process of Reading (all)
B. Literature and Culture
    1. understand the basic plot of simple stories
C. Language and Images
    3. make valid observations about the use of words and visual symbols.
E. Process of Writing and Speaking (all)
F. Standard English Conventions (all)
G. Stylistic Aspects of Writing and Speaking (all)
Mathematics,
E. Geometry (all)
G. Patterns, Relations, Functions (all)
Science & Technology, 
J. Inquiry & Problem Solving (all)
K. Scientific Reasoning
    3. participate in brainstorming activities.
    4. use various forms of simple logic
L. Communication
    1. describe and compare things in terms of number, shape, texture, size, weight, color, and behavior.
    2. ask clarifying questions
    3. explain problem-solving processes using verbal, pictorial, and written methods.
    5. use objects and pictures to represent scientific and technological ideas.

**This project was accomplished meeting the following Maine Learning Results standards for grade 4
English Language Arts,
D. Informational Texts
    4. recognize when text is primarily intended to instruct or to persuade.
E. Process of Writing and Speaking (all)
F. Standard English Conventions (all)
G. Stylistic Aspects of Writing and Speaking
    4. use a variety of media and technological resources to make creative and expository oral presentations.
Mathematics,
E. Geometry
    2. use the properties of shapes and figures to describe the physical world.
Science & Technology,
J. Inquiry and Problem Solving
    1. conduct scientific investigations: make observations, collect and analyze data and do experiments
    2. use results in a purposeful way: design fair tests, make predictions based on observed patterns, and interpret data to make further predictions.
K. Scientific Reasoning
    2. draw conclusions about observations
L. Communication (all)   

**This project was accomplished meeting the following Maine Learning Results standards for grade 5
English Language Arts,
A. Process of Reading
    1. Formulate questions to be answered while reading.
    2. Use specific strategies (e.g., rereading, consultation) to clear up confusing parts of a text.
C. Language and Images (all)
E. Processes of Writing and Speaking (all)
G. Stylistic Aspects of Writing and Speaking (all)
Science & Technology,
J. Inquiry and Problem Solving
    1. make accurate observations using appropriate tools and units of measure.
L. Communication (all)