Reading, Writing, and Sounder

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Reading, Writing, and Sounder

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The activities included in this lesson plan require the reading of William Armstrong's "Sounder". This technology-based lesson fosters critical thinking and includes journal writing, student-led discussions with another class via video conferencing, vocabulary development, and persuasive writing.

Education Levels:

6, 7, 8

Subject:

Literature, Integrating Technology Into The Classroom, Writing (composition)

Resource Type:

Lesson plan

Medium:

Text/HTML

Fee Status:

Free

Online provider:

Alabama Learning Exchange (ALEX)

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Keywords:

Armstrong, William, Literary characters, Video conferencing, Literary analysis

Mediator:

Elementary school teachers, Middle school teachers

Publisher:

Alabama Learning Exchange (ALEX)

Contributor:

Aaron Ball

Is Part Of:

http://alex.state.al.us/plans.php

Language:

English

Subjects/Topics

P21 Subject:

Language Arts, English

Learning Outcomes:

Conforms To

Alabama Course of Study: English Language Arts (1999)

27. Spell correctly in final written works.

Conforms To

Alabama Course of Study: English Language Arts (1999)

14. Conduct project research, individually and collaboratively, utilizing all aspects of the research process.

Conforms To

Alabama Course of Study: English Language Arts (1999)

18. Use available computer technology to enhance reading and writing skills. Examples: interactive reading and writing programs, word processing

Conforms To

Alabama Course of Study: English Language Arts (1999)

24. Use self-monitoring and feedback from peers and teachers to evaluate reading, writing, listening, viewing, studying, and research skills. Examples: portfolios, journals, rubrics, student checklists

Conforms To

Alabama Course of Study: English Language Arts (1999)

1. Interpret and construct meaning by applying appropriate strategies to materials across the curriculum. Examples: making initial predictions about text meaning, using prior knowledge, setting purposes for reading, interpreting author's meaning, using monitoring strategies, correcting or confirming author's message, determining cause and effect, noting sequence of events, identifying main idea and supporting details

Conforms To

Alabama Course of Study: English Language Arts (1999)

9. Demonstrate respect for linguistic and cultural diversity in literature.

Geographic
Ethnic

Conforms To

Alabama Course of Study: English Language Arts (1999)

10. Recognize linguistic and cultural diversity.

Geographic
Ethnic

Conforms To

Alabama Course of Study: English Language Arts (1999)

1. Construct, interpret, and evaluate meaning by applying appropriate strategies to materials across the curriculum. Examples: setting purposes for reading, interpreting author's meaning, using monitoring strategies, correcting or confirming author's message, distinguishing fact from opinion, determining cause and effect, noting sequence of events, identifying main idea and supporting details

Conforms To

Alabama Course of Study: English Language Arts (1999)

16. Respond with understanding and empathy to information read, viewed, and heard. Examples: question-and-answer sessions, classroom discussions, student journals

Conforms To

Alabama Course of Study: English Language Arts (1999)

30. Express personal feelings, opinions, and information in formal, informal, and interpersonal situations. Examples: conversations, letters, announcements, discussions

Conforms To

Alabama Course of Study: English Language Arts (1999)

28. Express personal feelings, opinions, and information in formal and informal situations. Examples: conversations, written communications, interviews, public speaking

Conforms To

Alabama Course of Study: English Language Arts Addendum: Reading (2003)

Reading

4. Recognize the use of text elements, including implied main idea, explicit cause-effect relationships, and persuasive techniques, in sixth-grade textual/informational or functional materials.

Conforms To

Alabama Course of Study: English Language Arts (1999)

27. Express personal feelings, opinions, and information in formal and informal situations.

Conforms To

Alabama Course of Study: English Language Arts (1999)

18. Demonstrate effective listening and speaking behaviors for varied situations and purposes.

Conforms To

Alabama Course of Study: English Language Arts (1999)

17. Use available computer technology to enhance reading and writing skills. Examples: word processing programs, multimedia presentations, Internet

Conforms To

Alabama Course of Study: English Language Arts Addendum: Reading (2003)

Reading

2. Evaluate the impact of setting, mood, and/or characterization on theme in specific literary selections.

Conforms To

Alabama Course of Study: English Language Arts (1999)

1. Apply appropriate strategies to materials across the curriculum to construct meaning through interpretation and evaluation. Examples: using monitoring strategies, correcting or confirming author's message, distinguishing fact from opinion, confirming author's credentials, confirming intention and validity of message, using context clues, drawing conclusions, determining cause and effect, determining sequence of events, identifying main idea and supporting details

Conforms To

Alabama Course of Study: English Language Arts (1999)

26. Participate in presentations of written material. Examples: plays, student writings, improvisational poetry, written communications, debates

Conforms To

Alabama Course of Study: English Language Arts (1999)

2. Read with ease textual, functional, and recreational materials encountered in daily life. Examples: textbooks, trade books, magazines, newspapers, computer materials, written correspondence, school rules

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