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Oct. 1 2003 DOL Computer Tag
Objective: To use correct punctuation.
Activity: Students take turns at the computer in the order as posted. A list of sentences without punctuation (depending on the punctuation being taught) are provided in a Word Document. Type the sentences in black then set the letter color on red. The first student enters the correct punctuation in the appropriate location then quietly tags the next person on the list to go to the computer to correct the next sentence.
Review the sentences via a projector or scan converter.
Assessment: Students will complete a sentence.
Extension/Enrichment:
*Add other grammar skills as is the tradition with DOL.
*Do five sentences a day which will involve 5 students tagging. Then print a sheet per small group of students to check the sentences for correctness.
*Have sentences relate to content presently being taught in another subject.
*If providing sentences relating to content, have students to play reverse computer tag and create sentences with errors for the next day's computer tag.
*Provide a clue to direct students to correct skill being targeted.
*Individualize sentences according to student IEP. Remember the number on the name poster will match the number of the sentence.
Here is your first group of sentences for computer tag for a class of 17 students. Remember right click and "save target as" to download.
March 25, 2003 Word Turtle
Objective: To spell words correctly.
Activity: Students will create a word search puzzle at the Word Turtle site. Then the students will solve their word search puzzle.
Assessment: Students will complete the word search puzzle.
Extension/Enrichment: Students can use vocabulary words from other content areas.
March 19, 2003 Story Teller
Objective: To read or listen to a story and retell the story and provide authentic illustrations as the story is told.
Activity:
After reading and/or listening to a chosen story from this site, decide how you want to retell the story. You will be retelling your story by using power point and the sound recorder. So, first rewrite your story like you want to tell it. Then divide your story into the parts that will go with illustrations you want to create with the Paint program or clipart by using a storyboard. Next use the sound recorder to record the parts of your story. Record one part for each file.
Then create your digital story using Microsoft Power Point or Pinnacle Studio by inserting Paint drawings and sound files. (note: with Pinnacle Studio you don't have to create sound files. You can record in Pinnacle Studio.)
Assessment: Student will complete the digital story as directed.
Extension/Enrichment:
Students can retell the story but change the characters.
Or
Use the same story line to tell another story.
Or
Students can write their own literary piece or personal narrative and illustrate in the same fashion. First the student should write the piece then decide on illustrations. During the story board process encourage revision of piece to go with illustrations. This may help the students to focus their writing, better organize the piece and/or provide richer detail.
February 24, 2003 On line Story
Objective: To retell or write a story and provide authentic illustrations as the story is told.
Activity:
Take a look at the online story Turkey and Turkey. Then, create your own online story using power point and clip art inserts. Your online story can be posted on your teacher's website.
Assessment: Student will complete the online story as directed.
Extension/Enrichment: Create a digital story that provides sound files of the author telling the story.
February 17, 2003 Mystery Scrambled Words
Objective: To unscramble a set of given letters to create a word by using prefix, suffix, other endings, diagraphs, blends and other letter chunks .
Activity:
Students will go to the Mystery Word site where they will be given a set of letters which can be manipulated by clicking and dragging the mouse. Instruct the students they might be able to find out the mystery words by creating letter groupings first. For example, think of inflectional endings and suffixes ( groups of letters that may be found at the end of a word) , i.e. ing, ed, tion. When the student has created a word with all the letters, the student must type the word in the box and click the "check" button.
Assessment: A button is provided on the site for the student to print work. Students must complete one or two words on assigned level of work.
Extension/Enrichment: Students can create a table in a word document providing letters to create one word. The document is printed and placed with a collection. Other students can choose one of these sheets, which they cut the letters apart and glue back together to form a word.
A reading and writing lesson
February 3, 2003 Developing Vocabulary and Focus
Objective: To choose richer vocabulary for a word using a Thesaurus which can help students acquire meaning for reading and help provide focus when writing a personal narrative.
Activity:
Students will have someone take a digital picture of them showing a facial expression that would have been shown during the special moment told about in a personal narrative. Then with the help of the Visual Thesaurus, students will create a list of words that describe the expression shown in the picture.
Assessment: Student will complete a list of words describing the expression.
Extension/Enrichment: Number the pictures and post on the wall near the computer. Create a word document listing number of picture for students to add words. Compare to see if students had the same idea about the expression shown in the picture.
January 22, 2003 Homophones
Another one computer idea.
Objective: To choose the correct homophone to complete a sentence.
Activity: Direct students to this interactive worksheet about homophones.
Assessment: Using MS Word, create a class list (which is opened and minimized to the task bar) for students to record their score.
Extension/Enrichment: Provide MS Word document for students to write their own multiple choice question involving a set of homophones either during this session or the follow-up session.
November 18, 2002 Story Sequence
Another one computer idea.
Objective: To arrange a series of events in the correct order.
Activity:
Direct students to use this Story Sequence document which has a series of events listed in an incorrect order. This is a Word 2000 document where events have been placed in a text box which can be rearranged in correct order by clicking and dragging on the "fuzzy part" of the line around the text box. Further directions are given on the worksheet. The teacher may change the events in the text boxes to correspond with a story being read. Students are instructed to use the undo button to scramble the sentences back like they were found leaving them ready for the next student who visits the computer.
(Remember to cancel the permission window which sometimes only shows in the task tray,
OR Right click and save target as)
Assessment: Student will correctly sequence the events and check their answers by following directions.
Extension/Enrichment: Students can change the text in the boxes to list sequences of events that happened in a story they have read. Or use this as a graphic organizer to list events in a personal narrative they have written. Then highlight the text box that is the most important event and therefore should be the focus of their personal narrative.
November 11, 2002 Syllable Factory
Objective: To determine number of syllables in a word.
Activity:
Direct students to go to the Syllable Factory in the classroom Computer Center. After 10 words are correctly analyzed, the student informs the next student to come to the computer center.
Assessment: Student will correctly identify the number of syllables in 10 words.
Extension/Enrichment: Students list words in the appropriate columns as shown on this web site. Print for assessment.
November 4, 2002 Wild Weather
Objective: To utilize "structure words" as a visual reading guide to find information.
Activity:
Students go to the Wild Weather site and complete the crossword puzzle using the sites to complete the statements or answer the questions.
Assessment: Student will complete a hard copy of the crossword puzzle accurately.
Extension/Enrichment: Students create another crossword puzzle with information from the sites used for this activity.
October 30, 2002 Rhyme Zone
Another one computer idea.
Objective: To choose words that rhyme.
Activity: Direct students to enter their spelling or reading vocabulary words into http://www.rhymezone.com/ to find words that rhyme. Students recorded their work on a worksheet similar to this one or use this Kidspiration Zone Guide.. (right click, save target as) .
You can also direct students to go to the Student Portal at TALK site and use the word Zone as the Key Word to find the activity.
Assessment: Student will complete directions given. Teacher will check for accuracy.
Extension/Enrichment: Students analyze words and illustrate letter sound variation by highlighting same sounds the same color. (click and drag over letters that make sounds, click on the down triangle beside the paintbrush entitled "Highlight color" and choose a color. If you want the color already shown under the brush, just click the brush icon.)
Thanks to Lauren Van Hook at Arlington Elementary for this idea and to Marcia Gross at Arlington Elementary for showing me this idea with her class.
September 27, 2002 Scrambled Sentences, Please
Another one computer idea.
Objective: To create sentences using words from the word wall. To create sentences from a given set of words which will include one or more word wall words.
Activity: Students type sentences using word processor, then highlight a word and click and drag into another position to scramble. The next student clicks and drags words back into correct order then types another sentence and scrambles for the next student.
Assessment: Student will complete directions given. Teacher will check for accuracy.
Extension/Enrichment: The student creates a sentence using one or more words from the word wall. Each word is typed into a box using a grid made with Microsoft Word Table tool. The boxes are cut apart and placed into a zip lock bag for center time or a whole class session. Students put other student's words in order to make sentences.
September 19, 2002 Word Study Computer Tag
Objective: To compile a list of words with given phonetic sound, prefix, suffix, clusters, etc.
Activity: Teacher creates a Word document on the class computer that includes a table of two columns as seen below with student name and directions. Fill in the name of students in the order they are to visit the class computer in the student name column. First student on the list goes to the computer during class and types two words in the box by their name (following the directions). When finished they tag the next person on the list. Students will be able to continue with the ongoing class while doing this daily routine.
| Student Name | Give two words with the short a sound. |
| John Doe |
Assessment: Student will complete directions given. Teacher can print daily sheet for documentation or check off skill as completed.
Extension/Enrichment: Provide directions that review skills in other content
Thanks Barbara Barr for this idea! Check her site for more ideas for the one computer classroom.
September 11, 2002 Bold Words
Objective: To analyze the main idea of sentences and paragraph for scanning purposes..
Activity: Before class begins, teacher will create a Word document possibly information from an internet site related to the social studies or science unit being studied. In class computer center or lab student opens the word document. (Note these will be "read only" documents because more than one person is opening the document. Doesn't matter because the student will need to save the document with their own name for future assessment.). Students highlight and bold the words that give the main ideas of the sentences and paragraphs.
*Hint: Have students to keep in mind, if they wanted someone else to scan over the material the bold words would give the reader the main idea of the piece.
Assessment: Student either prints or saves documents for teacher to assess work.
Extension/Enrichment: Students choose information from teacher selected sites (about units being studied), copy and paste into a Word document and bold important words for purpose of scanning.
August 23, 2002 Magnetic Poetry
Objective: To rearrange words for correct syntax in a poem.
To recognize rhyming words.
Activity: Using the Magnetic Poetry site the student rearranges a set of given words to create a poem.
Assessment: After student rearranges words the student can print the page and post to share with the class. Teacher will check for syntax correctness and use of rhyming words at the end of sentences/phrases.
Extension/Enrichment: Students use the Inspiration Software to display a set of words that creates a poem. Other students solve the scramble.
May 23, 2002 to,two, and too
Objective: To determine the definition of to, two, and too and other synonyms in a given piece using the "Find" tool in Internet Explorer.
Activity: Use a site that uses to, two and too.
http://www.poemsforfree.com/forme2.html
http://www.desertusa.com/mag00/jan/papr/ghowl.html
http://www.mammoth.cave.national-park.com/info.htm#tree
http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/kidscorner.html
Instruct students to use the "find" tool on Internet explorer by going to "Edit" , "Find" then type in one of the 3 words. After the student hits "OK" the word that was typed in will be highlighted. The student reads the sentence and explains how the given word is used in the sentence. Higher computer skilled students can copy and paste the sentence to a document and type an explanation of how the word is used in the sentence.
Assessment: Check worksheet or oral analysis for at least %85 accuracy.
Extension/Enrichment: Students find other pieces on the internet that uses the given words.
Take some quizzes at http://iteslj.org/quizzes/homonyms.html
Or try http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/elementary/palmasola/ps4glehomy.htm
Or try http://www.quia.com/pop/1000.html
Or try http://www.baxter508.k12.ks.us/abbott/hilarioushomonymsto.html
Or try http://www.james.rtsq.qc.ca/totwotoo.htm
Have students to use the "find" tool on sites you will use in the fut
Teacher Resources: Alan Cooper http://www.cooper.com/alan/homonym.html
May 8, 2002 Frankenstein Safety
Special thanks to Mrs. Collins @ Arlington for the site idea
Objective: To determine the cause and effect of electrical hazards.
Activity: Use Frankenstein's Lightning Laboratory: Electrical Safety to complete this worksheet* either electronically or hard copy. The worksheet requires the student to provide the hazard/cause, what will happen/effect and what can be done to prevent the effect for each character's problem on the site.
To enhance learning have student to highlight the reading that gives the answer.
Assessment: Check worksheet for at least %85 accuracy.
Extension/Enrichment: Students write a transactive piece including illustrations to inform an audience of electrical hazards and how to prevent them.
Students can read for information on the following sites: Kids Room | Smarty Electric Safety Coloring Book (illustration ideas)
*If you click on the worksheet and a permission window appears, click cancel. If you don't see this window look at the task bar at the bottom of your screen for "Enter Network..." , click and cancel.
*Instead of clicking on worksheet, right click and choose "Save Target As" and download to your desktop or my documents. Then choose Open. You will then have a copy of this document on your hard drive and will not have to download the document each time.
April 28, 2002 Phonics Practice with Kid Works
Objective: To practice/assess one of the following using Kid Works Deluxe: (create your objective to be specific to the sound.)
Letter Name-K-
Letters Sounds-K-
CVC Short Vowel-K1-
Onset/Rime Short Vowel-K1-
Long Vowel Silent "E"-1-
Endings-1-
Consonant Digraphs
Beginning/Endings-1-2-
Consonant Blends
Beginning/Endings-1-2-
Letter Sound Variations-1-2-
Vowel Digraphs-1-3-
Vowel Diphthongs-1-2-
R-Controlled Vowels-1-3-
Activity: Use Kid's Works Deluxe for a phonics lesson of beginning sounds. Here are the directions:
Open the program to create a book
Click on the pencil to write in the book
Click on the sticker book. Look for a book with an apple under the big book.
Choose a sticker set. "Pets" is a good place to start.
Click a sticker and OK
Enter to go to the next line and choose another sticker.
Put a sticker on the beginning of each line.
After all stickers fill up every line on a page use the mouse to click beside a picture
Type the letter for the beginning sound beside the picture
After all pictures have a letter click the sign under the book that has a picture of an apple = word
This will change each picture to its word.
Students compare the beginning letter of each word to what they wrote.
Save or print for assessment or use a check list while visiting each computer.
Assessment: Check each student's computer for 85% correctness. Students can save files and the teacher can later check each one.
Extension/Enrichment: Students can continue process using more sticker collections. Students can spell complete word.
| April15,2002 |
Objective: To practice/assess one of the following using the Alpha Smart: (create your objective to be specific to the sound.)
Letter Name-K-
Letters Sounds-K-
CVC Short Vowel-K1-
Onset/Rime Short Vowel-K1-
Long Vowel Silent "E"-1-
Endings-1-
Consonant Digraphs
Beginning/Endings-1-2-
Consonant Blends
Beginning/Endings-1-2-
Letter Sound Variations-1-2-
Vowel Digraphs-1-3-
Vowel Diphthongs-1-2-
R-Controlled Vowels-1-3-
Activity: Use the Alpha Smart in Centers or Small groups for students to type instead of write list of words with chosen phonetic sound.
Assessment: Check each alpha smart for 85% correctness. Students can turn off Alpha Smarts and the teacher can later check each one.
Extension/Enrichment: Students can redo their work for improvement or type a list of words from a given list of words according to a sound they choose.
