Oh my gosh, it is finally over. The MG Project was at first very over bearing therefore, I put off for awhile. However, once I got started, it seemed to just flow and go. Then I found myself lost in my topic and trying to find a new stopping point. Each day I would try to tweak or rewrite and reburn an article trying to make it look just “write.”
I really enjoyed looking at the various genres and how they flowed. Going into the project I was not very sure about myself and how I would do. I do not consider myself an author or writer. Nor am I very creative. However, after researching and becoming the “expert” on my topic, the information and writing seemed to flow . Like I said earlier, I almost got lost in what I was doing. When my project was finished, I found myself almost surprised that this was something that I had done. Something that I created. I was proud. No matter the grade I get, to me it doesn’t matter. Now I know how my students feel.
Looking at watching other people presenting their topics, it was very apparent they felt as strong about their topics as I did mine. Each of us had ownership and somehow a personal connection to their project. No matter if the project was about Walt Disney, Sandra Lee, Paula Dean, Elvis, Butterflies or Mail Order Brides, everyone did their best and it showed. Several presentations came with tears. Some came with laughs. Looking at it now, the MG was very cool.
When I get back to class next week, I am going to try to teach my students how to do their own MG project. I am going to assign groups 2 genres each on a common topic. I want them to see how the different genres can present the information in so many ways. It will be a challenge, but I am looking forwards to it. My other goal this summer and in the next year is to possibly take the information that I have learned and compile it together in a children’s book to possibly go with Sarah Plain and Tall. A lofty goal inspired by Dr. Frye. But I really feel like I would like to try it.
I loved everyones project and you all did a great job!
