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NEED SUGGESTIONS TO CONDUCT AN ACTIVITY
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deepti sachdeva
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NEED SUGGESTIONS TO CONDUCT AN ACTIVITY
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In the coming week i have to organise an Inter Class Competition on the topic �Formal Letter Writing Competition. � I want to implement it in an innovative way so that children will be motivated to participate and give their best.
I hav planned to divide my class in groups and give them a topic before hand. It will be letter to the Principal. So i wil ask them to use a pastel sheet to write a letter and they will make an envelop and will put the letter in that and will drop outside Principal �s office.
Your ideas and suggestions are welcomed to make this competition a hit.
Waiting for quick responses.
Thanks in anticipation.
Regards Deepti
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16 Apr 2013
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mvblair
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Competitions are always motivating by themselves. Do you have a nice prize, such as a good book or an art set? I always think having several prizes is important for competitions.
To give your students extra motivation, I think it is helpful to say things like, "I know I �m the teacher, but I am really excited about this project" or "I am really looking forward to seeing what you guys can do!" If I am enthusiastic, I find that my students become enthusiastic, too.
Good luck! Be sure to share the winning letter with us!
Matt
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16 Apr 2013
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MoodyMoody
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Would your principal be willing to help with this, since the letters are being written to him or her? If so, a possible prize/prize supplement might be that the winner or winners gets a congratulatory letter from the principal. A letter in response is the natural reward for a letter, after all. You could even type the letter or letters yourself and just get the principal �s signature if the principal is too busy. Many parents love to see their children receive official praise.
Matt �s idea of other prizes is good, also, especially for a school-wide competition. I just thought I �d suggest something that �s very cheap but still motivating if money is tight (as it is in so many schools here in the USA). |
16 Apr 2013
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mvblair
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A letter is a great idea! So is a certificate. Kids love that kind of stuff! --Matt
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16 Apr 2013
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Joaska
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Hi! If the head is involved or willing to take an active role in the competition, you can ask the students to write a formal letter to the principal in which they will outline one thing they want to change/ improve in their school. The letters could be �sent off � to the head who will actually response/carry out a discussion with the winner and other students and, if possible, will make the winning idea come true!
Good luck! |
16 Apr 2013
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