Effective Communicators Poster

Grade 4 completed a poster on the key aspects for Effective Communication. A presentation followed allowing the students to illustrate (e.g. role play, song, games, etc.) such methods (see below). Excellent effort by all!

Effective Communicators

1. Be able to speak and write confidently & clearly in English.

2. Use your voice & body to express your thoughts & ideas clearly.

3. Let everyone know what you need & want in a respectful, kind & caring way.

4. Always practice listening & reading to help you learn and remember new things.

5. Understand & use new technologies as a learning tool.

Bulletin Board/Epals

We are beginning to use the Wells Bulletin Board to expand our understanding of the Internet and Computer Technology. The Bulletin Board will be used to write journals on-line and have others review and comment on them. In addition, the Bulletin Board can be used to post questions (e.g. homework) and exchange ideas with fellow classmates. We continue our use of Information Computer Technology (ICT) with Epals (email exchange program). Currently we are corresponding with classrooms around the world. Epals is an excellent way to learn about other countries and cultures and build reading, writing, keyboarding and interpersonal skills in a safe and monitored learning environment. www.epals.com

Current Events

Students are encouraged to read the newspaper and present their articles to the class in their own words. This is an excellent way to develop public speaking abilities, reading comprehension skills and to promote an understanding of world events.

Epals

We are doing epals as part of our language and socials program.

Community™ is the largest online community of K-12 learners, enabling more than 325,000 educators and 126,000 classrooms in over 200 countries and territories to safely connect, exchange ideas, and learn together.

Currently we are corresponding with classrooms in Canada and USA. Epals is an excellent way to learn about other countries and cultures and build reading, writing and thinking skills.



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