For homework tonight, please read the following article: Autism by kidshealth.org. After reading the article, respond to the following question in your writer's notebook:
Why do you think it is important for Graland 4th graders to be involved in the Unified Neighborhood Program?
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Friday, October 10, 2014
Introduction to Autism
On Wednesday, October 22, we will meet our Unified Neighborhood Buddies from the Joshua School. The Joshua School is a school that is specifically designed for children with Autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ASD is a general term for a group of complex disorders of brain development. This can be seen in a variety of ways including difficulties communicating, interacting with other people and repeating specific behaviors. To learn more about Autism spectrum disorder, watch this video below, created by a mother of a child with Autism.
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Mr. Sidewell's Visit to Graland!
This past week, Graland had the great pleasure of welcoming author, Adam Glendon Sidwell to the lower school. Mr. Sidwell is the author of the two-book Evertaster series. He has also written the picture book, Fetch, and a new chapter book titled, Chum.
The lower school students were treated to a presentation entitled, The Art of Story. Mr. Sidwell shared his creative writing process and integrated movie clips into his presentation to generate excitement. Overall it was a fun, interactive, and informative presentation that hopefully inspired the students to find their inner creative writer.
Congratulations to two of our fourth graders for being chosen to introduce Mr. Sidwell! Click on this link to view their introduction.
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