TEC Lesson Plan

Contributor Information
Name: Barbara Alexander, TEC Writer
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School: Carwise Middle School, Pinellas County Schools, Largo, FL

Standards

Sunshine State Standards
LA.B.1.3.1 The student organizes information before writing according to the type and purpose of writing.
LA.B.1.3.2 The student drafts and revises writing that is focused, purposeful, and reflects insight into the writing situation; conveys a sense of completeness and wholeness with adherence to the main idea.
LA.B.1.3.3 The student produces final documents that have been edited for correct spelling; correct punctuation, including commas, colons, and semicolons; correct capitalization; effective sentence structure; correct common usage, including subject/verb agreement
LA.B.2.3.4 The student uses electronic technology including databases and software to gather information and communicate new knowledge.
LA.D.2.3.4 The student understands how the multiple media tools of graphics, pictures, color, motion, and music can enhance communication in television, film, radio, and advertising.

NET Standards
T.5.3.7 5. Technology research tools 7. Collaborate with peers, experts, and others using telecommunications and collaborative tools to investigate curriculum-related problems, issues, and information, and to develop solutions or products for audiences inside and outside the classroom.
T.2.3.10 2. Social, ethical, and human issues 10. Research and evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic information sources concerning real-world problems.
T.5.3.10 5. Technology research tools 10. Research and evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic information sources concerning real-world problems.

Lesson Plan

Title: THIS IS ME!

Technology Resource Requirements:

• Computer with internet access
• Clarisworks Slideshow, Hyperstudio, OR Powerpoint
• Quickcam
• Digital Camera
  

Subject Area(s): Language Arts

Grade Level: 6- 8

Short Description:

Students will create an autobiography which will encourage students to think and write about themselves. They will follow the teacher-created rubric using Clarisworks slideshow, Hyperstudio, or Powerpoint and present the material to the class.

Approximate Time Required: 5 to 6 days to prepare the presentation

Gain Attention: Students should be able to discuss significant events in their life and their career goals for the future.

Tasks:
1. Students write a storyboard with information and a sketch of the graphic to be used on each slide.
2. Students create slides with the following information:
a. Title
b. Date of birth
c. An event in history that occurred on the date of your birth (use www.historychannel.com to find this event)
d. Weight at birth
e. City and state where you were born
f. Members of your family
g. Favorite toy when you were a child
h. Pet in the family
i. Two milestones in your life (significant events that have impacted or changed the course of your life)
j. Favorite pasttime
k. Career choice, and
l. About the author (include your picture taken with the Quickcam or Digital camera).
In addition, graphics appropriate to the slide are to be included.

Interactions:

The teacher will present the lesson on creating Hyperstudio, Powerpoint or Clarisworks slideshow. Students will work alone but will present their autobiography lesson to the class.

Assessments: A teacher-created rubric would include the number of slides needed, a minimum font size for students to use, correct spelling and punctuation, and a grade for overall appearance and presentation to the class. A sample rubric for a Hyperstudio presentation is linked.