The Top Ten Reasons to Visit...

Sharing their speeches and note-taking sheets with grandparents!

Presenting Idaho!

Back in December, 3rd graders began brainstorming "I wonder..." questions about their states.  They organized these questions into categories which became the categories on their note-taking sheets.  Next, they turned their most interesting facts into reasons to visit their states.   Their final lists are amazing!  Did you know  that 90% of the popcorn in the US comes from Indiana? How about that there are more hogs in Iowa than people? Or that Alabama is home to the National Women's Football League?

Beginning last week, the 3rd graders started presenting their findings in their "Top 10 Reasons to Visit My State" speeches.  These children have worked hard to convince their classmates to visit their states.  I am not sure how they will choose which one is the most convincing in their class.  The winner in each class will receive a letter from someone who lives or used to live in their state!

Practicing speeches with a partner before the final presentation.