Mrs. Anderson's First and Second Graders

Our class listened to the story LITTLE RABBIT'S LOOSE TOOTH by Lucy Bate, but I didn't read the ending.  The students had to create their own endings.  They had to tell what Little Rabbit found under her pillow and what she did with it.  Then we compared their endings to Lucy Bate's ending. We also thought of words that told about feelings and emotions.  We thought of what we could do with our teeth after they come out that would match the different emotions.   (When my loose tooth comes out I think it would be ______ to ________.)  This story is make-believe.  We talked about all the things that prove this is a make-believe story.  Finally, we thought of many good ways to get out a loose tooth!   While writing the students were encouraged to refer to brainstorming lists, dictionaries, and the word wall for spelling and ideas.  The students handed in their writings, I proofread them and handed them back for corrections.  The writings for the project were chosen by these criteria:
a. originality of ideas
b. ability to state ideas clearly

Then we all went to the computer lab to type their writings.  There are 9 students in the classroom. There were 3 adults to help them with typing.  The students worked on writing skills, gained knowledge of the computer, and practiced using tools to help with their spelling.  I also believe their self esteem will get a big boost after seeing their finished project on the Internet and being able to share it with family and friends.  Here are the students' writings!

Chelsey Jo
I could tell that this story is make believe because rabbits don't brush their teeth. I think a good way to lose a tooth is to let your mom or dad get the pliers and yank it out.

Colton
Little Rabbit woke up. She looked under her pillow. She took out the envelope. She opened it. Inside the envelope was a dime. She went to the store and bought candy.
When my loose tooth comes out I think it would be foolish to use it for fish bait.

Hallie
Little Rabbit woke up. She looked under her pillow. She took out the envelope. She opened it. And inside the envelope was a necklace. She went to her mommy and daddy and said, "The Tooth fairy came!!!" Will you put my necklace on mommy?
I could tell that this story is make-believe because Rabbits don't wear clothes. Rabbits don't have houses like we do.

Kylie
A good way to lose a tooth is if it's really loose just flick it with your finger. When you're done it will probably be out of your mouth.
Little Rabbit woke up. She looked under her pillow. She took out the envelope. She opened it. And inside the envelope was a whistle. She whistled with it all of the time. She was so happy that sometimes her parents got mad when she whistled it.

Samantha
Little Rabbit woke up. She looked under her pillow. She took out the envelope. She opened it. And inside the envelope was a dime or two. She was so happy!!!!! She went down to the candy shop and bought three candies.
When my loose tooth comes out I think it would be hilarious to glue it back in my mouth.

Shelby
When my loose tooth comes out I think it would be funny to stick it on your head for horns.
A good way to get a tooth out is you can pull it with a pliers. You can also tie a string to your tooth and the other end to the door and slam the door. Just be very careful because you will cry.

Taylor
When my loose tooth comes out I think it would be scary to feed it to a polar bear.
The best way to lose a tooth is to wait until it is very loose. Then take floss and yank it out.

Terrance
Little Rabbit woke up. She looked under her pillow. She took out the envelope. She opened it. And inside the envelope was a dollar. She went to the store and bought a game.
I could tell that this story is make-believe because rabbits don't have sinks.

Willie
I could tell that this story is make-believe because rabbits do not talk in real life.
When my loose tooth comes out I think it would be strange to eat it for a snack.