Super Sentences

You should see the changes that are happening in the classes here at Castleberry Elementary.  One of the biggest changes I have seen as I visit the classes on a daily basis are the use of “super sentences”. The students are using these sentences more and more as they share their thoughts and ideas with their teachers.  The one or two word answers are being used less and less and sentences that are extended with the word because or that answer the question why are becoming more prevalent.  The force behind this big change?  Expectations.  The teachers are expecting more complete answers from the students and the students are becoming more accepting of the fact that teachers are going to ask them to expand on their answer.  This question and answer practice that is happening is going to reap huge benefits for our students both now and into the future as they continue to learn how to better express themselves with these super sentences that are quickly becoming the norm.  In short, students are beginning to become better thinkers.  When people think new ideas are formed.  When new ideas are formed powerful, wonderful change begins to happen.  Keep thinking everyone!