Thursday, December 31, 2015

Grammar Surgery

Calling all surgeons! Our patients are crashing and we must save them from incorrect grammar. Report to the OR STAT! 


Students enter the classroom to find a mock operating room. 
The set up was easy!
*White plastic table clothes covered the desks.
 *I asked a parent who is a doctor to donate the hats and shoe covers.
 *The masks were bought at the Dollar Tree.
 *Safety goggles were borrowed from our team's science teacher.
 *The "blood transfusion" was water and red food coloring. 

There is nothing to it!


The most important part is the content. It is not worth transforming your room if you don't tie it to content. So, I used this transformation as a way to review all grammar skills taught during the first semester. It was a great way for me to determine what skills students have mastered and which skills still need some attention.


I had heart monitor sounds piped in to my speakers so it sounded like we were in an operating room. When the flat line monitor went off, students had to hurry to save their patient. Next year, I plan on having an additional task for students to complete when the flat line monitor sounds.


 I just love the excitement of the kids!


This idea came from the fabulous Kim Bearden at the Ron Clark Academy. Thanks Kim! I can't wait for my next room transformation.



Have you transformed your classroom into an operating room? I'd love to hear how you did it!


Thanks for visiting my blog!
Tricia






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