Learning Activity Template
Title: Newsletter
Curriculum: Language Arts, Art, Technology, Science and Social Studies
Grade-Level Span: K – 3
Authors Names & School Districts: ISD 700: Mary Jo Otteson, Lorene Botten, Cindy Martinson, Julie Lenz, Lori Tverberg, Pam Ashby, Kristin Norlander________________________________________
PURPOSE: Inform
community audience about school activities, showcase student work, practice
skills.
DESCRIPTION: Students
produce a newsletter.
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ISTE-NETS |
Information Literacy Standard |
Big 6 |
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Students will write about classroom events. |
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I.a, III.a. b. |
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Students will create and/or find artworks/graphics. |
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Students will collaborate within multi-age groups. |
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Students will create content on the computer. |
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II.a, III.d, IV. a,b,c |
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Students will evaluate the content of their work. |
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TOOLS AND RESOURCES:
(List all Web sites, specific software and hardware, and other needs.)
www.computerlabkid.com; www.kidskonnect.com; www.k12.de.us/teacher/galgano/elemkids.htm; www.enchantedlearning.com; kidpics; Microsoft word; Microsoft office; PC computers; lab availability
ASESSMENT:
(How will you assess the students’ learning? If you have a rubric, record it here. Be as specific as possible.)
Checklist Y or N
Story
All sentences are related to the topic Y N
Title is included Y N
Correct capitalization Y N
Correct punctuation Y N
Graphics
Imported graphics or artwork Y N
Technology Skills
Did you change or use
Font Y N
Color Y N
Size Y N
Centering Y N
Spell check Y N
Work Habits
Did you work well with your partner? Y N
CREDITS (INCLUDING
CONTACT INFORMATION):
(Record the names and e-mail addresses, if possible, of those who contributed to the development of this learning activity.)
Mary Jo Otteson MaryJoOtteson@hermantown.k12.mn.us
Lorene Botten lbotten@hermantown.k12.mn.us
Cindy Martinson CindyMartinson@hermantown.k12.mn.us
Lori Tverberg LoriTverberg@hermantown.k12.mn.us
Pam Ashby pashby@hermantown.k12.mn.us
Julie Lenz JulieLenz@hermantown.k12.mn.us
Kristin Norlander kristinnorlander@hermantown.k12.mn.us
COMMENTS:
We have never taught this learning activity before, but we are excited to start a class newsletter produced with children’s work.
(Have you taught this learning activity before? What are the great ah ha’s/experiences you had?)
Used with permission of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) Project (http://www.iste.org or http://cnets.iste.org) Contact: Lajeane Thomas, Louisiana Tech University, P.O. Box 3161, Ruston, LA 71272; Voice: 318 257-3923 Email: lthomas@latech.edu