This is the final week of the Newspaper in Education series “Jim the Wonder Dog,” which has been running in the Gallatin North Missourian for the past eight weeks. The series is provided by the Missouri Press Foundation and comes with an activity guide which can be utilized by classroom teachers. Gallatin R-5 elementary classes which have participated in this project are Tina Herring’s third grade, Shannon McBroom’s kindergarten, Sydney Elbert’s fourth grade, and Courtenay Treece’s second grade. The Gallatin North Missourian provided newspapers for each student and appreciated the opportunity to reach out to young readers through the school.
Pictured are students in Mrs. Herring’s class who are reading the Gallatin North Missourian.
Mrs. Herring says of the project: “We absolutely love the story. This treat has brought reading the newspaper back to life for those who don’t ever get to interact with one. I love listening to the students say things like … “I didn’t know that” …. or “Mrs. Herring…. look at this!” We are enjoying the new vocabulary and adventure. I asked the students if they had one question for “Jim the Wonder Dog,” what would it be? They all understand that if Jim were in the room we would have to provide pictures or words for him to choose from because he can’t talk.”
These are some of the questions that the students came up with:
Brendan: Will I get all my math questions right?
Mathias: What is my favorite color?
Tyler: Do you know what a monkey is?
Kyre: What is my favorite holiday?
Michael: What bus do I ride?
Stephanie: Could Jim identify different animals?
Vally: Can he identify soda pop?
Mea: What is my favorite food?
Brynn: Will I live to be a 100?
Kaylee & Jayda: When is my birthday?
Mrs. Herring: Just one time, Jim, can you help me pick the correct numbers for the lottery?
