INTRODUCTIONS

During this week, rappers send a short introductory message about their class and provide information about their school and its location.

After reading other schools’ introductions, rappers locate schools on their Rap map.

Then rappers have time to read and enjoy the text, Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge, which is the focus of this book rap.

Post your class introduction to the rap blog once your teacher has approved the final message. Your class might wish to respond to the introductions from other rappers via the rap blog.

Posting responses:

• prepare the response with the class
• student/s (Rap Rep) may type the response, edit and save
• teacher facilitates the students/s use of the word processor and blogging procedures to post the response once the teacher has approved the final text.

Optional activity: Investigate biographical backgrounds of author, Mem Fox, and illustrator, Julie Vivas, by visiting related author and illustrator web sites and reference books for background information.