FREE LITERACY SUPPORT
AND STUDY AIDS
LESSON PLAN
SESSION THREE/ JULY 26, 2011
INSTRUCTOR : VALESKA GIOIA, Ed.S
SCETV TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP
FREE LITERACY SUPPORT AND STUDY AIDS
Gabriella Robinson
August 12, 2011
Overview
In this lesson, the instructor will use two free study aids, graphics organizers (www.bubbl.us) and a screen highlighter (www.techsmith.com/jing/free) to facilitate learning . These supports and study aids can assist students with and without disabilities. The lesson begins with The Very Hungry Caterpillar video. The students will watch the video using a SMARTBoard and will recall the events of the story. Students will also count the number of fruits he eats each day, play a memorizing game and sequence the events of the life cycle of a butterfly. This lesson covers kindergarten and first grade subjects. The instructor must have a SMARTBoard and SMART Notebook Software for this lesson. The video can be accessed from the SMART Notebook software. If you do not have SMART Notebook Software , you may preview the lesson at this link http://exchange.smarttech.com/details.html?id=7e6ce05c-c134-4df1-96ad-22a6a8b05101 .(click the tab on the edge of the book) If you have a SMARTBoard and SMART Notebook Software, all the resources for the lesson will be free. This lesson was prepared using SC ELA Standards for first grade and SC Science Standards for the second grade.
Materials
SMART Notebook Software
SMARTBoard
Internet Connection
Vocabulary : caterpillar, butterfly, hungry
Strategies
Questioning
Making Predictions
SMARTBoard
Screen Highlighter (www.techsmith.com/jing/free )- Free
Graphic Organizer (www.bubbl.us )- Free
Learning Objectives
Making Predictions
Listen to identify main events in story
Respond appropriately to questions about the story
Retell main events of the story
Count objects and identify numbers 1-10
Identify and match the sequence of the life cycle of a butterfly
SC ELA STANDARDS
1-1 The student will read and comprehend a variety of literary texts in print and nonprint formats.
Indicators
1-1.5 Generate a retelling that identifies the characters and the setting in a story and relates the important events in sequential order.
1-1.2 Use pictures and words to make and revise predictions about a given literary text.
SCIENCE STANDARDS
2-2 The student will demonstrate an understanding of the needs and characteristics of animals as they interact in their own distinct environments.
Indicator
2-2.5 Illustrate the various life cycles of animals (including birth and the stages of development).
TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS
NTK-12.6 Technology Problem-Solving and Decision –Making tools
INSTRUCTION
1. The students will watch the video of The Very Hungry Caterpillar . The teacher will ask students a question, “Have you ever watched a movie and started making ‘predictions’ as to what would happen next?” Discuss predictions ( What is a prediction? Why is it helpful to make them when reading or watching movies?)
2. Explain to students that making predictions helps you to recap the important events in the story (setting, character development, events).
3. Show the students the opening slide of the video, (the book cover). Ask for predictions based on the cover of the book.
The graphic organizer (below )will be presented on the Smart Board at www.bubbl.us .
Event/Information
Making a Prediction is like making an “educated guess” about what you think is going to happen next in a story. A good prediction is based on the important events and information in the story. These events are clues that a reader can use to determine what’s going to happen next! In the space below record the events/details from the story that helped you make your prediction.
EVENT/INFORMATION
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Event/Information My Prediction
Graphic Organizer Images will not publish
EVENT/INFORMATION
Images will not publish
Event/Information
1. Only show 5-7 minutes of the video. Stop and ask for a prediction of what will happen next. Focusing on important details, they must make predictions about what will happen next.
2. Distribute worksheets and have students work in partners. When the students have finished record their predictions on the SMARTBoard.
3. Use the screen highlighter from www.techsmith.com/jing/free to help students focus while viewing the SMARTBoard.
4. When you have completed the graphic organizer watch the remainder of the video.
Students will complete a slide on the lifecycle of a butterfly from the SMART Notebook Lesson using the SMARTBoard.
ASSESSMENT
Students will individually complete a graphic organizer with a partner while completing this activity. These graphic organizers will be turned in and evaluated by the instructor.
Related Links
http://smarttech.com/
http://www.starfall.com/
http://www.cast.org/index.html
https://bubbl.us/
http://www.techsmith.com/jing/free/
http://accessibar.mozdev.org/
http://www.bltt.org/switch/activities.htm
http://download.cnet.com/CAST-eReader/3000-2056_4-47828.html
http://www.cast.org/pd/resources/strategy.html
http://www.jimwrightonline.com/pdfdocs/brouge/rdngManual.PDF
http://www.kurzweiledu.com/default.html
http://www.texthelp.com/
http://www.nsdc.org/library/publications/results/res2-01rich.cfm
http://www.nsdc.org/library/publications/jsd/murphy202.cfm
http://www.newhorizons.org/strategies/action_research/front_action.htm
Making Real-World Connections When Teaching Major Concepts in Inclusive Classrooms
Heartland Area Education Agency History Social Studies for K-12 Teachers
The Technology Education Lab.
What is a Thinking Curriculum?
The following links provide access to lesson plans in various content areas.
http://www.marcopolo-education.org/
http://www.daggett.com/strategic.html
http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/educators/index.html
http://www.mcrel.org/lesson-plans/
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Friday, August 12, 2011
Session Two SC ETV Workshop
Session Two
SCETV Technology Workshop
12:15-1:45
July 26, 2011
Lesson Plan
Instructor: Valeska Gioia, Ed.S.
Interactive White Boards in Special Needs Classrooms
Gabriella Robinson
August 12, 2011
Overview
In this lesson, the instructor will use a SMARTBoard to facilitate the learning process in a first grade classroom. The SMARTBoard is an excellent selection for special needs students because it has a touch response feature which is excellent for these students. In this lesson, the students will use reading skills and strategies.
Strategies :
Retelling a Story
Sequencing
Interactive White Board (SMARTBoard).
Materials:
SmartBoard
Smart Notebook Software
Copies of Jack and the Beanstalk
Learning Objectives:
• Develop vocabulary skills
• Retell important facts from a story
• Group discussion
• Sequencing
• Plant Life Cycle
Vocabulary: beanstalk, life cycle, plants, story
INSTRUCTION
The lesson is a SMART Notebook lesson. (http://exchange.smarttech.com/search.html?subject=Special+Education#page=3) If you do not have SMART Notebook Software installed on your computer, you may preview the presentation by clicking on the Presentation button.
The students will tell or retell the story of Jack and the Beanstalk while viewing the story using a SmartBoard. The students will also sequence the events in the story, learn about the life cycle of plants and answer discussion questions. In order to teach this lesson, you will need a SMARTBoard and the SMART Notebook Software.
ACTIVITIES
1. View the story using the SMARTBoard.
2. Place the events from the story in chronological order.
3. Complete the life cycle of plants activity.
4. Answer discussion questions.
STANDARDS
Mc Rel Standards
LANGUAGE ARTS
• Relate new information to prior knowledge and experience.
SCIENCE
• Identify the ways in which an organism’s habitat provides for it’s basic needs (plant’s require air, water, nutrients, and light; animals require food, water, air and shelter).
SC ELA STANDARDS
Standard
1-3 The student will learn to read by applying appropriate skills and strategies.
Indicator
1-3.20
Use picture and words to construct meanings.
SC SCIENCE STANDARDS
Standard
1-2 The student will demonstrate an understanding of the special characteristics and needs of plants that allow them to survive in their own distinct environments.
Indicator
1-2.4
Summarize the life cycle of plants (including germination, growth, and the production of flowers and seeds).
TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS
NTK-12.6 Technology Problem Solving and Decision Making Tools
RESOURCES FOR INTERACTIVE WHITE BOARDS in SPECIAL NEEDS CLASSROOMS
http://smarttech.com/
http://matnonline.pbworks.com/w/page/20569569/Interactive%20Whiteboards
http://matnonline.pbworks.com/w/page/20569570/IWBs%20for%20SpED%3A%20Early%20Learners
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/bll/
http://www.prometheanplanet.com/en/professional-development/best-practice/lesson-plans/
http://www.triptico.co.uk/
http://www.starfall.com/
http://www.cast.org/index.html
Assessment
The students will draw a scene from the story in their language arts journals. They will write two or three sentences which describe this event.
SCETV Technology Workshop
12:15-1:45
July 26, 2011
Lesson Plan
Instructor: Valeska Gioia, Ed.S.
Interactive White Boards in Special Needs Classrooms
Gabriella Robinson
August 12, 2011
Overview
In this lesson, the instructor will use a SMARTBoard to facilitate the learning process in a first grade classroom. The SMARTBoard is an excellent selection for special needs students because it has a touch response feature which is excellent for these students. In this lesson, the students will use reading skills and strategies.
Strategies :
Retelling a Story
Sequencing
Interactive White Board (SMARTBoard).
Materials:
SmartBoard
Smart Notebook Software
Copies of Jack and the Beanstalk
Learning Objectives:
• Develop vocabulary skills
• Retell important facts from a story
• Group discussion
• Sequencing
• Plant Life Cycle
Vocabulary: beanstalk, life cycle, plants, story
INSTRUCTION
The lesson is a SMART Notebook lesson. (http://exchange.smarttech.com/search.html?subject=Special+Education#page=3) If you do not have SMART Notebook Software installed on your computer, you may preview the presentation by clicking on the Presentation button.
The students will tell or retell the story of Jack and the Beanstalk while viewing the story using a SmartBoard. The students will also sequence the events in the story, learn about the life cycle of plants and answer discussion questions. In order to teach this lesson, you will need a SMARTBoard and the SMART Notebook Software.
ACTIVITIES
1. View the story using the SMARTBoard.
2. Place the events from the story in chronological order.
3. Complete the life cycle of plants activity.
4. Answer discussion questions.
STANDARDS
Mc Rel Standards
LANGUAGE ARTS
• Relate new information to prior knowledge and experience.
SCIENCE
• Identify the ways in which an organism’s habitat provides for it’s basic needs (plant’s require air, water, nutrients, and light; animals require food, water, air and shelter).
SC ELA STANDARDS
Standard
1-3 The student will learn to read by applying appropriate skills and strategies.
Indicator
1-3.20
Use picture and words to construct meanings.
SC SCIENCE STANDARDS
Standard
1-2 The student will demonstrate an understanding of the special characteristics and needs of plants that allow them to survive in their own distinct environments.
Indicator
1-2.4
Summarize the life cycle of plants (including germination, growth, and the production of flowers and seeds).
TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS
NTK-12.6 Technology Problem Solving and Decision Making Tools
RESOURCES FOR INTERACTIVE WHITE BOARDS in SPECIAL NEEDS CLASSROOMS
http://smarttech.com/
http://matnonline.pbworks.com/w/page/20569569/Interactive%20Whiteboards
http://matnonline.pbworks.com/w/page/20569570/IWBs%20for%20SpED%3A%20Early%20Learners
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/bll/
http://www.prometheanplanet.com/en/professional-development/best-practice/lesson-plans/
http://www.triptico.co.uk/
http://www.starfall.com/
http://www.cast.org/index.html
Assessment
The students will draw a scene from the story in their language arts journals. They will write two or three sentences which describe this event.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Google Docs
Google Docs
Lesson Plan
Morning Session/ Session One
July 26, 2011
Instructor – Tom Taylor
SCETV Technology Workshop
Google Docs
Once Upon A Time/Creating a Digital Fairy Tale
Gabriella Robinson
August 8, 2011
Overview
In this technology project, the students write a fairy tale. Using Google Docs, they learn how to format text and create illustrations to produce an original storybook. Through the use of Google Moderator and Google Docs students will create digital books. The students will work collaboratively in different locations ( school, home, another classroom etc). This collaboration provides the teacher the opportunity to differentiate learning for the students. The students will use sketching as a writing prompt to improve their literacy skills. This lesson will encourage the students to become active readers and writers. As a result, the students will be better able to understand the text. This lesson is a primary lesson and covers the national technology skills for grades k-3. I have used the South Carolina language arts standards for grade 2.
Materials
• Free Open Source Software ( Tux Paint) or another drawing paint program your school may have (Kid Pix Deluxe 4 etc)
• Google Docs
• Computer with Internet Access
• Google Accounts for all participating students
Strategies
Sketching
Digital Technology- Google Documents and Google Moderator, Google Presentation, Tux Paint or Kid Pix Deluxe 4
Collaboration with other students
Technology Skills
Word Processing, graphics/drawing, internet, presentation
Learning Objectives
• Open and close a document
• Open, close, save and print a file
• Locate keys on the keyboard
• Understand the function of the keyboard keys
• Gain fine motor skills to use the mouse
• Type, select and format type
• Draw and format shapes
• Create slides
Instruction
Create a Google Moderator Page for the technology project. Send the link for the moderator page to all students via email, post it in a place that is easy for students to access. ( For this activity the teacher may find it helpful to pair struggling readers with students who have very strong reading skills).
• Practice Sketching and Writing – Students practice sketching a drawing that is a setting for a fairy tale ( Once Upon A Time). The fairy tale will have a background that becomes the setting, along with characters and props that become part of the story.
• Illustrate the Fairy Tale – The students may use such software as Technokids Computer Curriculum or Kid Pix Deluxe 4 (if they are available at the school). The free software Tux Paint is also available for download. Another free resource is the Google Drawing App available in Google Docs. The drawing should have 1 or more characters, some clues about the setting and some props. The illustrations should be saved to a Common Folder.
• Write the fairy tale. The fairy tale should include characters, setting, and an event. The beginning of the fairy tale should include words related to the illustration. The reader should be able to predict the events in the fairy tale from the drawing.
• Proofread the Fairy Tale for spelling and grammar errors.
• Assembling the book.
• (Sample project: http://docs.google.com/Presentation?id=ajb8zckp5j87_13cncjtsgt ) The teacher shares the sample project ( books published by first grade students) with the students to provide a model for their technology project. The teacher starts the Google Presentation.
• The presentation should have 2 slides (Title Slide) and a blank slide ( or a slide with information about the author). (Login to the Google Presentation can also be done with each computer station being logged into the same username and password/classroom login).
• The students will insert 2 slides for each story. On slide 1 they insert digital picture /sketch from the Common folder. On the next slide they type their story.
PRINTING THE BOOK
Use the link below for access to the printing instructions in Google Documents
http://docs.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=69069
Books can be printed and displayed on bulletin boards.
EXTENSION ACTIVITY – Google Moderator
• Create a Google Document and share it with students using their Google account.
• Students will partner read for this activity. Before the students have read their partner’s fairy tale, ask them to make predictions about what will happen in the story based on their partner’s illustrations.
• Also students may answer these questions on the Google Moderator page: “Was your prediction correct?” “Why or Why not?”
• When they have finished reading their partner’s story, the student’s will write an evaluation of the story. If they wish they may also write an alternative ending for the fairy tale (optional).
Google Moderator allows the students to create and evaluate. Students may post positive suggestions for improvement to the fairy tales as well as ideas which they enjoyed in the fairy tales.
Related Links
http://www.tuxpaint.org/download/ - Download Tux Paint for Free (also include Stamps)
http://www.tuxpaint.org/videos/ - Tutorials for Tux Paint
http://www.kerpoof.com/teach - Online Paint Programs (Kerpoof)
http://docs.google.com/support/bin/topic.py?hl=en&topic=15116 - Google Docs- Presentation Tutorial
www.technokids.com
Video Tutorials
Google Docs Overview
How to create a new Google Presentation
How to add media to a Google Presentation
How to share a Google Doc
How to print a Google Presentation
National Standards
Technology Grades K-12
NT.K-12.5 Technology Research tools
NT.K-12.6 Technology Problem-Solving and Decision Making Tools
SC ELA Standards Grade 2
Standard 2-1 The student will read and comprehend a variety of literary texts in print and nonprint formats.
Indicators
2-1.2 Analyze a given literary text to make, revise, and confirm predictions.
2-1.7 Create responses to literary texts through a variety of methods ( for example, writing, creative dramatics, and the visual and performing arts).
2-5.2- Create narratives ( for example, stories and journal entries) that follow a logical sequence of events.
ASSESSMENT
The students will be evaluated using the criteria in the evaluation rubric found at classwiki45.wikispaces.com on the professional development page. The evaluation rubric follows the lesson plan on that page.
Lesson Plan
Morning Session/ Session One
July 26, 2011
Instructor – Tom Taylor
SCETV Technology Workshop
Google Docs
Once Upon A Time/Creating a Digital Fairy Tale
Gabriella Robinson
August 8, 2011
Overview
In this technology project, the students write a fairy tale. Using Google Docs, they learn how to format text and create illustrations to produce an original storybook. Through the use of Google Moderator and Google Docs students will create digital books. The students will work collaboratively in different locations ( school, home, another classroom etc). This collaboration provides the teacher the opportunity to differentiate learning for the students. The students will use sketching as a writing prompt to improve their literacy skills. This lesson will encourage the students to become active readers and writers. As a result, the students will be better able to understand the text. This lesson is a primary lesson and covers the national technology skills for grades k-3. I have used the South Carolina language arts standards for grade 2.
Materials
• Free Open Source Software ( Tux Paint) or another drawing paint program your school may have (Kid Pix Deluxe 4 etc)
• Google Docs
• Computer with Internet Access
• Google Accounts for all participating students
Strategies
Sketching
Digital Technology- Google Documents and Google Moderator, Google Presentation, Tux Paint or Kid Pix Deluxe 4
Collaboration with other students
Technology Skills
Word Processing, graphics/drawing, internet, presentation
Learning Objectives
• Open and close a document
• Open, close, save and print a file
• Locate keys on the keyboard
• Understand the function of the keyboard keys
• Gain fine motor skills to use the mouse
• Type, select and format type
• Draw and format shapes
• Create slides
Instruction
Create a Google Moderator Page for the technology project. Send the link for the moderator page to all students via email, post it in a place that is easy for students to access. ( For this activity the teacher may find it helpful to pair struggling readers with students who have very strong reading skills).
• Practice Sketching and Writing – Students practice sketching a drawing that is a setting for a fairy tale ( Once Upon A Time). The fairy tale will have a background that becomes the setting, along with characters and props that become part of the story.
• Illustrate the Fairy Tale – The students may use such software as Technokids Computer Curriculum or Kid Pix Deluxe 4 (if they are available at the school). The free software Tux Paint is also available for download. Another free resource is the Google Drawing App available in Google Docs. The drawing should have 1 or more characters, some clues about the setting and some props. The illustrations should be saved to a Common Folder.
• Write the fairy tale. The fairy tale should include characters, setting, and an event. The beginning of the fairy tale should include words related to the illustration. The reader should be able to predict the events in the fairy tale from the drawing.
• Proofread the Fairy Tale for spelling and grammar errors.
• Assembling the book.
• (Sample project: http://docs.google.com/Presentation?id=ajb8zckp5j87_13cncjtsgt ) The teacher shares the sample project ( books published by first grade students) with the students to provide a model for their technology project. The teacher starts the Google Presentation.
• The presentation should have 2 slides (Title Slide) and a blank slide ( or a slide with information about the author). (Login to the Google Presentation can also be done with each computer station being logged into the same username and password/classroom login).
• The students will insert 2 slides for each story. On slide 1 they insert digital picture /sketch from the Common folder. On the next slide they type their story.
PRINTING THE BOOK
Use the link below for access to the printing instructions in Google Documents
http://docs.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=69069
Books can be printed and displayed on bulletin boards.
EXTENSION ACTIVITY – Google Moderator
• Create a Google Document and share it with students using their Google account.
• Students will partner read for this activity. Before the students have read their partner’s fairy tale, ask them to make predictions about what will happen in the story based on their partner’s illustrations.
• Also students may answer these questions on the Google Moderator page: “Was your prediction correct?” “Why or Why not?”
• When they have finished reading their partner’s story, the student’s will write an evaluation of the story. If they wish they may also write an alternative ending for the fairy tale (optional).
Google Moderator allows the students to create and evaluate. Students may post positive suggestions for improvement to the fairy tales as well as ideas which they enjoyed in the fairy tales.
Related Links
http://www.tuxpaint.org/download/ - Download Tux Paint for Free (also include Stamps)
http://www.tuxpaint.org/videos/ - Tutorials for Tux Paint
http://www.kerpoof.com/teach - Online Paint Programs (Kerpoof)
http://docs.google.com/support/bin/topic.py?hl=en&topic=15116 - Google Docs- Presentation Tutorial
www.technokids.com
Video Tutorials
Google Docs Overview
How to create a new Google Presentation
How to add media to a Google Presentation
How to share a Google Doc
How to print a Google Presentation
National Standards
Technology Grades K-12
NT.K-12.5 Technology Research tools
NT.K-12.6 Technology Problem-Solving and Decision Making Tools
SC ELA Standards Grade 2
Standard 2-1 The student will read and comprehend a variety of literary texts in print and nonprint formats.
Indicators
2-1.2 Analyze a given literary text to make, revise, and confirm predictions.
2-1.7 Create responses to literary texts through a variety of methods ( for example, writing, creative dramatics, and the visual and performing arts).
2-5.2- Create narratives ( for example, stories and journal entries) that follow a logical sequence of events.
ASSESSMENT
The students will be evaluated using the criteria in the evaluation rubric found at classwiki45.wikispaces.com on the professional development page. The evaluation rubric follows the lesson plan on that page.
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