Global Read Aloud 2013

Our third grade class is participating in the Global Read Aloud Project this year.  The goal of this project is to have one book that is read by classrooms all over the world.  Then students are given the opportunities to share, discuss, collaborate, and write about their learning with virtual classmates. 

The book we are reading is MartyMcGuire by Kate Messner.  Our class is enjoying the story, but also enjoying the chance to share our learning with others through different mediums.  We have used Twitter, Google Hang-out, On-line Padlet, Kidblog, and email to share our thoughts about this story with others.  We have made connections with classes in Maine (USA), Canada, and Germany. 

We have also posted questions to the author, Kate Messner's blog.  We were thrilled when she chose one of our questions to respond to on her Week One- Friday Marty McGuire Video Question and Answer.  It is pretty cool to have a published author mention our class' name!  Check it out at http://www.katemessner.com/blog/

Today we participated in a google hang-out (video chat) with Mrs. Cryer's class in Maine.  We shared answers to questions about what we have read so far, and also information about where we live.  Be sure to ask your student about what they learned about their virtual classmates in Maine!  Mrs. Cryer also complimented our class on being such respectful learners and listeners throughout the chat- way to go Team Adams!  Below is several snapshots from our Friday Google Hang-Out!

 Being Introduced to "Cryer's Kids" Class

 Students Answering Questions

"Cryer's Kids" Responding to Questions