Learning Activity Template
Title: Beyond
the Basic Book
Curriculum: Language Arts
Grade-Level Span: K-1
Authors Names & School
Districts: Jill Bopp, Pam Carlson,
Caren Nelson,
PURPOSE: To
incorporate technology into our existing Language Arts curriculum and use the
Super Three model to help students successfully complete their project.
DESCRIPTION: With
student partners the children will use computer technology, digital cameras,
and the internet to create an individual letter book. These books will be presented to, and
duplicated for classmates, to create an alphabet book box.
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ACTIVITIES |
Curriculum Standards (1st grade) |
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ISTE-NETS |
Information Literacy Standard |
Super 3 |
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The Student will research ABC books from the library. |
IA-D, IID, IIIA-B, |
IA IIIA IIIB IVC |
6.1 |
1.1 1.3 |
1 |
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The student will choose an alphabet letter and brainstorm ideas for words beginning with that letter. |
IA, IIIA |
IA |
5.3 |
1.4 2.4 |
2 |
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The student will use digital camera to create an author photo. |
IIIA |
IIA IVB IVC |
3 |
|
2 |
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The student will research selected websites with a 6th grade buddy to create a folder of clip art containing pictures with the appropriate beginning letter. |
IB, ID, IID, IIIA |
IA IIA IVB IVC |
5.1 2.1 |
7.1 1.5 2.1 |
2 |
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The student will create a hard copy of the project with art and text. |
IA, IB, ID, IIA-C, IIE, IIIA-B |
IIIB |
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2 |
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The student will use the computer with a 6th grade buddy to create an alphabet book using the selected Power Point template. |
IA, IIB-C, IIE, IIIA-B |
IA IIA IIIB IVB IVC |
3.2 |
3.1 3.4 |
2 |
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The student will use the provided self-assessment form. (attached) |
IIIA-B |
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3.1 |
6.1 |
3 |
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The student will share the ABC book with the class. |
IA-D, IIIA-B |
IIIB IVC |
4.2 |
9.1 |
3 |
TOOLS AND RESOURCES:
Computer lab, digital camera, Power Point Program,
Clipart sites: www.teacherfiles.com., www.School-Clip-Art.com. www.thekidzpage.com. www.top100-websites.com. http://www.dorlingkindersley-uk.co.uk/static/cs/uk/11/clipart/home.html
Power Point Mini Book Template available on website: www.atlas.arcc.org (see presenter resources)
ASESSMENT:
Student self-assessment (attached)
Rubric (attached)
CREDITS (INCLUDING
CONTACT INFORMATION):
Pam Carlson: pcarlso2@isd381.k12.mn.us
Caren Nelson: cnelson2@isd381.k12.mn.us
Jill Bopp: jbopp@isd381.k12.mn.us
COMMENTS: This is a unique way for younger children to
produce a professional looking book to share with their friends and family.
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