We used the Secret Door Foldable for our culminating Social Studies project. Our last unit was First Nations People and European Explorers. I had students go through their notes and assignments, and choose the most important information (integrated the reading strategy of determining important ideas) to summarize on their foldable. They also needed to organize their writing into paragraphs with subtitles. Social studies mark - check, reading mark - check, writing mark - check! PERFECT!!!
They drew a title page for the cover of the assignment.
They summarized their information on First Nations People on the inside foldable. They also had to draw a picture or colour the background for visual appeal. LOVE how this students added text features to his summary of information!
They then summarized their information for European Explorers inside the Secret Door. They students LOVED this assignment, and it was so evident from the quality of their work. Impressive!!! A few of my students told me they had to make these foldable templates for their little brothers and sisters at home. Too cute!
While you're visiting A Teacher's Treasure to see how to make these foldable templates (and I know you're going to), be sure to check out Mor's giveaway for tickets to the Everything's Intermediate Expo. This expo is geared specifically to intermediate teachers and will focus on interactive notebooks (more foldables!!!), integrating technology, making math more meaningful, and more. Check out the details HERE.
