Mar 25 2008
6th Grade ELL Students Embrace Voice Thread
After the phenomenal success of our 6th grade class participation in World Maths Day, our class had an in-depth discussion on what motivates middle school students to take an active role in learning. From this starting point our discussion trailed off to discuss what the ideal school of the future would look like, and if students could have 30 seconds to send a message to teachers around the world, what would that message be. This conversation among 6th graders quickly grew wings and we set off to seek a global audience. This was our first class Voice Thread. A most rewarding surprise arose out of this adventure, our 6th grade class found their voice. A little background knowledge, in a 6th grade class of 30 students, we share 16 different primary languages and cultures. The ELL students in our class are bright as can be, yet many of them struggle to express their voice in class discussions and in their writing. That was until the arrival of Voice Thread. Look out World, Mr. V’s 6th grade class has found their voice, and they have a lot to say.
