We've Got FLAIR!

 Half of the students in Room 209 have presented their FLAIR already.

  Students are bringing in 3-5 items that represent themselves and showing them to their classmates with no explanation. We then make observations and inferences. We observe what we see and infer what that item can tell us about the person who brought it in.

  Then, students summarize their ideas into "juicy" sentences describing the presenter.

  Next comes a grown-up version of "Show and Tell" when we learn all about our classmate through the stories about his or her items of Flair.

  Then, students are able to ask questions and make comments.

  Finally, the presenter chooses between a "Round" of applause or a mini-wave.

The best part about Flair is how involved everyone is getting and the fact
that students are directing all by themselves already! I get to sit back and enjoy
the show as part of the audience!

  One piece of Flair remains in the classroom to help make Room 209 a place where we all feel that our personalities and preferences are represented.

  This year, some students have chosen to present "The Name Game" instead of Flair. Fiona showed us all kinds of ways to build her name and found amazing words that rhyme with Fiona!