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Lesson Plan

Campus: || · B.4.1 Create or produce writing to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes. · B.4.2 Plan, revise, edit, and publish clear and effective writing. · B.4.3 Understand the function of various forms, structures, and punctuation marks of standard American English and use them appropriately in communications. //Technology Specific:// · A.4.3 Use a computer and productivity software to organize and create information · A.4.4 Use a computer and communications software to access and transmit information · A.4.5 Use media and technology to create and present information // Teacher Specific: // · #1: Teachers know the subjects they are teaching. · #6. Teachers communicate well. · #7. Teachers are able to plan different kinds of lessons. · #8. Teachers know how to test for student progress. · #10. Teachers are connected with other teachers and the community. || 1. Review the term “Fiction” with class 2. Read: __The Very Cranky Bear__ by: Nick Bland MAIN ACTIVITY 3. Go to [] and model how the site works 4. Using the computer lab, have students create own fictional animal 5. Have students prewrite at [] 6. Write first draft (paper and pencil) 7. Type published piece in Microsoft word CONCLUSION 8. Put entire class into PowerPoint 9. Display slideshow for entire class || Have students create a habitat where their creature would be able to survive || //__The Very Cranky Bear__// [|www.switceroozoo.com] [|www.bubble.us] 19 Computers PowerPoint Microsoft Word Writing checklist Writing materials (paper, pencil, etc.) ||
 * Title of Lesson: Fictional Animal Character Story || Date: Timeframe of Lesson: 1-2 Weeks ||
 * Author(s): Andy Brandt || School District: Howard-Suamico School District
 * Subject Area(s): Writing || Grade Level(s)/Course: First Grade/Writing ||
 * State Standards |||| //Subject Specific://
 * Stated Objective(s) |||| 1. Students will create an original story, edit their work using word wall, personal dictionaries, or partner editing, and will use technology to publish their writing piece ||
 * Procedures for Lesson |||| INTRODUCTION
 * Assessment or Evaluation |||| Assessment will occur throughout the writing process; primarily through teacher observation and writing checklists. Additionally, students will be responsible for self-assessing their work using a writing checklist as well. ||
 * Enrichment |||| Have students research what type of habitat their creature would need
 * Materials |||| **__Books:__**
 * __Technology Resourses:__**
 * __Other Resourses:__**

Assignment #3:
[|Andy Brandt Blog]

Article Title: "Blogs Give Students an Audience" Web Address: [] This article provides the reader with a real-world example of how to practically use a blog in the classroom. This teacher, in particular, set up the blog to showcase her students' writing pieces. She found that it provided students with the motivation they needed to reach their full writing potential. The article goes on to say that the day-to-day work that goes into maintaining the blog is minimal, making the entire project seem much more approachable.

Article Title: " How to Create a Primary Classroom Blog" Web Address: [] This article provides the reader with information on how to use a classroom blog to communicate with parents about classroom news, upcoming events, and student assignments in contrast to the traditional monthly newsletter. The website explains how to create a blog (more specifically the website Blogger), and how to tweak it to fit the needs of the teacher. It is a good article that explains the benefits of using a blog as a constant mode of communication between parents, teachers, and students.

Article Title: "Blogs, Blogs Everywhere: Does Everyone Need an Online Journal?" Web Address: [] This article highlights the important role blogs play in creating good writers. The author of this article, Jim Moulton, states that while blogs serve a positive purpose for the reader, they serve an even greater purpose for the writer. He states that the process of blogging requires students to go through the steps of writing in a more serious way. The idea that their writing be published provides them with the opportunity to reflect deeper upon their writing pieces than they would ordinarily.

Article Title: "Blog Basics" Web Address: [] This article provides the reader with a basic overview of what a blog is, how it is used, and who uses blogs. After answering these simple questions, the article provides simple and specific examples of how blogs can be used in an elementary classroom. It gives the reader several ways that a blog can be used; ideas ranging from a weekly writing prompt, responses to reading, and current event activities. It is a clearly-written and simple article that provides the reader with a wealth of knowledge.

Article Title: "The Seven-Year-Old Bloggers" Web Address: [] This is an interesting article that demonstrates the practical use of blogs in an elementary classroom, as well as the benefits of doing so. The article highlights a school in Sussex, England that use blogs as a part of their daily classroom routine. This article really caught my eye because each student has their own personal blog in which they can write and post about things that are interesting to them. It is a really good way of providing students with differentiated writing instruction as it is entirely student-centered. It is also a creative and technology-based outlet for students.

Assignment #4:
Web Address: [] Grade Level: 1-2 Subject Area: Math Technology Integration: Interactive Website to be used on individual computers or a SMARTBoard In this lesson, students are presented with a random assortment of coins and are asked to count the coins and determine the correct total. Students would be placed into teams; the first team to identify the correct total would earn an incentive. This lesson provides students with an opportunity to observe and identify the physical differences between coins, practice skip counting by 10's, 5's, and 1's, and how to count mixed groups of coins. This activity would also be an ideal math station; providing students with a more one-on-one learning experience.

Web Address:[] Grade Level: 1-2 Subject: Literacy; Word Building Technology Integration: Interactive Website to be used on individual computers or a SMARTBoard. In this lesson, students manipulate an virtual magnetic board with consonant, vowel, initial sound blends, and spelling pattern tiles. This provides students with amazing practice creating a number of types of words. Students are able to practice creating words with specific blends, spelling patterns, vowel sounds, or any other variation with ease due to the user-friendly format. This would be an excellent literacy center, as it is easily differentiated to meet the needs of all learners. It also addresses students who benefit from tactile/kinesthetic learning opportunities. Students will really benefit from the many word-building opportunities this website provides.

Web Address: [] Grade Level: 1-3 Subject Area: Language Arts Technology Integration: Interactive Website to be used on individual computers or a SMARTBoard In this lessons, students will use the "Character Scrapbook" application to examine the attributes of a particular character. Students would read a book either individually or with a partner. They would then identify the main character of the story. Students would then use the "Character Scrapbook" application to illustrate not only the character's physical attributes, but also the ten most important facts about that character (such as emotions, occupation, family, etc.). It is a great activity that allows students to gain a deeper understanding of a character in a fun and engaging way.

Assignment #7:
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 * Web 2.0**:

[|Bubbl.us]

The Web 2.0 site that I thought would be very useful was the Bubbl.us site. This interactive site allows students to create a colorful "mind map" of their ideas. It is incredibly user friendly and could easily be used in first grade as a pre-writing activity for both fiction and non-fiction writing pieces. It is very reminiscent of a Kidspiration application. I think that my students would prefer using this program over the traditional paper and pencil pre-writing webs that they currently use.

 **Educational Game**

[|Fishing With Phonics]

I would use this game for a couple of reasons. One way to use this educational game would be part of a Daily 5, work on writing, station. A group of 3 or 4 students would work together to practice their phonics using technology rather than the traditional method. Another use would be to use it as part of a strategy group. If I have students who are struggling with beginning or ending consonants this would be a valuable tool to use.


 * Websites:**

[|Counting Money] Grade Level: 1-2 Subject Area: Math Technology Integration: Interactive Website to be used on individual computers or a SMARTBoard In this lesson, students are presented with a random assortment of coins and are asked to count the coins and determine the correct total. Students would be placed into teams; the first team to identify the correct total would earn an incentive. This lesson provides students with an opportunity to observe and identify the physical differences between coins, practice skip counting by 10's, 5's, and 1's, and how to count mixed groups of coins. This activity would also be an ideal math station; providing students with a more one-on-one learning experience.

[|Magnetic Spelling] Grade Level: 1-2 Subject: Literacy; Word Building Technology Integration: Interactive Website to be used on individual computers or a SMARTBoard. In this lesson, students manipulate an virtual magnetic board with consonant, vowel, initial sound blends, and spelling pattern tiles. This provides students with amazing practice creating a number of types of words. Students are able to practice creating words with specific blends, spelling patterns, vowel sounds, or any other variation with ease due to the user-friendly format. This would be an excellent literacy center, as it is easily differentiated to meet the needs of all learners. It also addresses students who benefit from tactile/kinesthetic learning opportunities. Students will really benefit from the many word-building opportunities this website provides.

[|Character Scrapbook] Grade Level: 1-3 Subject Area: Language Arts Technology Integration: Interactive Website to be used on individual computers or a SMARTBoard In this lessons, students will use the "Character Scrapbook" application to examine the attributes of a particular character. Students would read a book either individually or with a partner. They would then identify the main character of the story. Students would then use the "Character Scrapbook" application to illustrate not only the character's physical attributes, but also the ten most important facts about that character (such as emotions, occupation, family, etc.). It is a great activity that allows students to gain a deeper understanding of a character in a fun and engaging way.