NORWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Technology-Enhanced Learning Activity Summary

 
Name: Knowles, Eppich, Horsefield, Frehill School: Cole
Learning Activity Title: Creative writing using a graphic organizer as a pre-write
Grade Level(s): 1-2 Subject Area: Language Arts
Description of Activity: What is the learning experience? What will teachers and students do during the course of the activity? Through what performances or products will students demonstrate what they know and are able to do?

Children will create a graphic organizer for prewriting. Example of main idea - "I opened my own restaurant." They will answer who, what, where, and why questions as spin-offs of the main idea. The first draft copies will follow after the organizer. As a follow-up lesson the children could create a "menu" for their "restaurant."

Technology Standards Addressed: This learning activity will allow students to develop proficiency in the following Norwell Public Schools technology standards:

  5.0 Graphical Concept Skills

Skills and Concepts (see Scope and Sequence)

5.01.1, 5.10

Curriculum Standards: Which curriculum frameworks, strands, and learning standards does the activity address?

Eng. LA Standard 19 - Students will write with a clear focus, coherent organization, and sufficient detail (Norwell grade 2 - write a paragraph with a topic sentence and three supporting details with teacher support.)

Materials & Equipment: What specific software, hardware, websites, handouts, and other printed materials are involved in this activity?  

Inspiration for the organizer

KidPix for follow-up such as menu example

Teacher Tips and Notes: What strategies are recommended regarding logistics, preparation, classroom management, or other implementation concerns?
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