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Levi Caribou Lappe
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Portfolio

Every book is a bird's egg. Hatched Eggs: 0

Student's aren't birds—they're definitely not eggs—yet there is something yolky about a young person's imagination.

As a teacher, I don't crack eggs.

I lead beaks to break shells.

Evidence

Shells Breaking

Portfolio

Every book is a bird's egg.

Return to the landing thought.

Students presenting their Holes character collage Student character collage from a Holes literary analysis project Student character collage for Zero from Holes Students presenting their Stanley character collage Students presenting their Holes group project Student character collage for Armpit from Holes
Analysis

Project-based Assessment

Fourth graders used textual evidence, quotes, and group work to build character collages from Holes.

Cover page from a kindergarten class book project Interior page from the kindergarten class book Later page from the kindergarten class book
Authorship

Book Day Presentation

Kindergarten students brainstormed, wrote, designed, and presented their own class book to parents.

Student and parent rapport message Cropped parent message about writing progress Student rapport photo
Rapport

Trust With Families

Clear communication and steady encouragement help students feel known, supported, and ready to take risks.