Establish a classroom atmosphere that celebrates the sharing of learning. Have opportunity for students to practice new learnings. Make student learning available to the larger community, i.e. books students write are shared with other classes, students report in school paper, student work is displayed at school, etc.

Publishing party with watermelon.

Objective: To celebrate knowledge gained.

Activity: A publishing party will be conducted during which students may share their stories and enjoy watermelon.

Assessment: Quality of final product.