1. Topic-
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2. Content-
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Writing:
Character, setting, problem, solution, plot, sequence, introduction,
conclusion, grammar, complete sentences, dialogue
Science:
moon, phases, earth, sun, stars, new moon, full moon, crescent, gibbous,
first quarter, third quarter, waxing, waning, craters
Technology Skills:
Turning the computer on and off, logging in, launching the Internet,
typing, importing pictures, changing text, saving work, checking work,
recording, publishing |
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3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
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1. To explore stories published about the moon and discuss the moon's
role in the story.
2. To brainstorm, draft, revise, and edit a written story where the
moon is a central force.
3. To incorporate previously-learned facts about the moon in storytelling.
4. To type a story and illustrate a story using an online tool. |
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4. Objectives-
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Students will be able to:
1. Read and map model stories about the moon.
2. Write a story about the moon with characters, setting, a beginning,
middle, and end.
3. Use at least 2 facts learned about the moon in their story.
4. Use revision and editing techniques to make the best version of
their story.
5. Use Little Bird Tales to type, speak, illustrate, and publish their
stories. |
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5. Materials and Aids-
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1. Moon Books from the library
2. Writing Journals
3. Story Map Organizers
4. Laptops/Desktops |
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6. Procedures/Methods-
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A. Introduction-
1. After teaching the unit about day and night and the phases of
the moon, read Hello, Grand Mamoon! aloud.
2. Ask: How is the moon an important part of this story? How is the
moon a character in this story? |
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B. Development-
1. Obtain books from the school library about the moon. The stories
are about how the moon came to be, or how different cultures view
the moon, or where the moon is a central character.
2. Have students explore the books as a center or as a whole-class
(depending on how many books you have). Students can explore in partners
or by themselves. Have students choose books to read and outline using
a story map organizer.
3. Once students have explored, brainstorm a list of things that they
discovered about the moon stories or liked about the moon stories.
4. Brainstorm a list of facts about the moon that students could include
in their own stories. |
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C. Practice-
1. By themselves or with a partner, students brainstorm ideas for
their own stories using a story map outline.
2. After completing the outline, students write a first draft of their
story in their writing journals.
3. Once the draft is complete, students revise and edit using two
checklists. Teacher will check in with students as needed to facilitate
this process.
4. Teacher will model and demonstrate the website Little Bird Tales
on the ActivBoard in pieces:
*Getting into the website & typing
*Speaking/Recording
*Adding illustrations *Changing text & publishing. |
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D. Independent Practice-
1. Students will write their final draft of the story in their writing
journals.
2. Once final drafts are complete, students will type, record, and
illustrate their stories using Little Bird Tales.
3. Teacher will use an organizer on the ActivBoard to keep track of
student progress. |
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E. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-
1. Checklists for editing and revising.
2. Listing the goals for the working period on the whiteboard.
3. Model stories about the moon, brainstorming lists, story maps.
4. Option of working with a partner or independently. |
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F. Checking for understanding-
1. Story Maps
2. First Draft of Story
3. Revised/Edited Draft of Story
4. Published work on Little Bird Tales |
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G. Closure-
1. Publish Stories on Little Bird Tales, and let students explore
others' works.
2. Students complete a reflection on the story writing process - what
was easy, what was challenging, what they liked about their story,
how the moon was a central part of their story... |
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7. Evaluation-
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Story maps, drafts, and writing published story
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