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NORWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
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Technology-Enhanced Learning Activity Summary |
| Name: Marie Calorio | School: Norwell Middle School |
| Learning Activity Title: Writing a Persuasive Letter | |
| Grade Level(s): 8 | Subject Area: English |
| 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? The students will write a persuasive letter and type it according to a standard business letter format. It must have the appropriate heading, inside address, salutation, body, closing, and signature--all which must be formatted correctly using proper tabs, margins, and spacing. |
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| 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 |
Skills and Concepts
(see Scope and Sequence) 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7.1, 2.11, 2.21 |
| Curriculum Standards:
Which curriculum frameworks, strands, and learning standards does the
activity address? Composition Strand; Standard 19 Writing with a clear focus; Standard 20 Consideration of Audience and Purpose; Standard 22 Standard English Conventions; Standard 23 Organizing Ideas in Writing
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| Materials & Equipment: What
specific software, hardware, websites, handouts, and other printed materials
are involved in this activity? Attachments
included Students will need access to the computer lab and will need to access MS Word software for the typed document.
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Teacher Tips and Notes:
What strategies are recommended regarding logistics, preparation, classroom
management, or other implementation concerns? The teacher should provide model letters for students to review that show them the proper outcome. Also, I generally show the students letters that have flaws in the formatting, so they may know what to avoid when typing their persuasive letter. |
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