NORWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Technology-Enhanced Learning Activity Summary

 
Name: Grade 2 Teachers School: Vinal/Cole
Learning Activity Title: Graphic Organizer as a pre-write for creative writing
Grade Level(s): 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:

  1.0 General Computing Skills

  2.0 Word Processing and Publications Skills

  5.0 Graphical Concept Skills

Skills and Concepts (see Scope and Sequence

1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 1.7, 1.15, 1.16

2.1, 2,2, 2.4, 2.11

5.11, 5.12,

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

English/Language Arts 19 - Students will write 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 organizer

- Word for typing paragraph (if choose to type)

- 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?

Students should have prior knowledge and practice using graphic organizers to prepare for writing. Create a sample organizer on Inspiration to show the students what you expect them to include on their web (who, what, where,…). Once students complete their organizers, they can print them and use to write their paragraphs.

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