Help Needed: Class Research Project

[Steven Kimmi]

My group of summer school 5th graders and I need your help! We want to know Why you read? Why you write? We are trying to get as many responses as we can from everyone and anyone. You can help by adding your text, audio, or video, to this voicethread:

[Christopher DuPuis]

Steve!! Wow, I don't have much to say for help with your class at the moment, but please get in touch with me.... I have been trying to find you since k-state! Anyway, email me or something so we can exchange information... It's been too long sir!

[Jacquie Breedlove]

I read because of a number of reasons. One is for enjoyment...I love to read a good murder/mystery book. Reading fiction books is like going to the movies for me. I can picture the story in my mind and block out what is going on around me. Sometimes it is nice to be able to "escape" for a few minutes. I also have to read for learning. I am a teacher of reading and technology. There are many times I have to read directions and manuals. As I tell my students, just get use to reading because you have to do it everyday.
Jacquie Breedlove
Leroy H Smith School
Winterport, Maine

[Steven Kimmi]

Thanks!

[Cyndi Danner-Kuhn]

I read for enjoyment and for escape. I also read to learn. When I read for enjoyment and escape, it is usually Best sellers. My favorite author is Robin Cook, he write medical mysteries. But right now I am reading Dan Browns new book called the Lost Symbol. I am also reading for my learning, currently that I Sir Ken Robinson, The Element.

Great Project Mr. Kimmi. I will share this with my classes this week. Hopefully, some of them will also respond and help with your research project.

[Angela Cunningham]

I had one student reply on the VoiceThread today. As others finish testing tomorrow, I will have them comment as well.

[Steven Kimmi]

That's great, hearing from other students, no matter what level is very helpful!

[Deb Taylor]

I read for many reasons. I learn new things, I feel like I get to live different lives through the characters in the books, and I imagine new places. Reading helps me relax and to "run away" from life when I feel overwhelmed.

I write to help me learn about myself, to think about who I am and what I'm doing. Sometimes I write to express how I feel about someone or something that is in my life. Sometimes I write to get my feelings out when I'm not sure how to say them aloud or when they feel too private to share with anyone else.

[Steven Kimmi]

Thanks for your help!

[Carolyn Stanley]

I Steve. I left a written comment on your Voice Thread since I don't have my microphone/headset handy.
I hope you can resurrect this voice thread. Are you teaching this fall?
Carolyn