TCE Cardinal Chats: Recent Episodes

Leslie Hopper

Coming to you from our Thorpe Creek Elementary Library, our students share their reading, learning, and wonders. *Music by Ethan L., 3rd Grade

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Miss Barry's third grade class was learning about persuasive writing when they discovered TED Talks. They can't wait to share the authentic learning experience that happened as a result.

After you listen to the episode, check out more of Miss Barry's students' TED Talks:

Everyone Should Have the Chance to Travel

Healthy Habits

We Spend Too Much Money on Wars

Stop Smoking

Kids Should Read More Nonfiction Books

Japanese Education is the Best

Stop Killing Animals

No More Cancer!

Treat Animals the Right Way

Saving the Animals

Dogs Are the Best Pets

Who Can Recycle? YOU!

Helping the Homeless

Cure for Cancer

Stop Using Animal Fur

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Our students were recently fascinated and surprised when they learned about a talent that one of their fellow Cardinals had. So, Mrs. King's third graders decided to interview him on our TCE Cardinal Chats podcast!

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In this episode of TCE Cardinal Chats, fourth graders from Mrs. Renick's class and second graders from Mrs. Buck's class share how Sketchnoting is used in their learning.

Want to learn even more about Sketchnoting? Check out these resources that we have used with students:

What is Sketchnoting from Verbal to Visual

Why Teachers Are So Excited About Sketchnoting from Mindshift

Sketchnoting in the Classroom: 12 Ways to Get Started from Ditch That Textbook

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In our first episode of TCE Cardinal Chats, we look into the reading lives our students and how we talk about reading at Thorpe Creek Elementary. Our student contributors for this episode are Ty, Charlee, Max, Ethan, and Faye.