In this clip we see Mishael Hittie, this year a multi-age teacher, talking about a homework assignment she gave -- for children to do a project about one of their parents heroes. They could produce any number of products based on their own choice. As you will see, they developed some remarkable products about a wide range of people in their lives. Some did posters, some wrote stories, one made a videotape. This activity involved all the children in an authentic research, writing, and production activity. Yet, their work also reflected a wide range of sophistication.

Michael Peterson, 2003

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