I love Atticus Finch.
I think he is one of the greatest fathers of all time, apart from mine, naturally. My students are starting To Kill A Mockingbird, and I hope they adore the novel as I do. I've been brainstorming what the students will do as a project to finish off the unit. Actually, I had a plan. Possibly, a boring plan (read definitely).
A student in my 3rd Block has created her own
Wix (wix=free, customizable websites). My precious student has created her own website (with Wix) to sell pecans from her tree (maybe a modern day Scout or Dill?) She is selling them by the dozen to her classmates. She's inspired others. Someone at the next table over is selling her own duct tape creations: hair bows, pencil cases, etc., and another is advertising babysitting services. Little entrepreneurs aren't they???
I got to thinking about it, and realized they are on to something. The site is easy to use, and comes with creative, adaptable templates. The picture below is a screen shot of the Wix I have been working on. Our Wix creation will satisfy the informational writing requirement, too. I can't wait to see what the kids come up with!!
How could you use Wix in your classroom?
