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Technology Integration Unit Outline
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Name: Angela Oster
Project Title: Learning About Folktales
Project Subject: 30 proficient to advanced readers
Grade Level(s): Third or Fourth Grade
Essential Question: What are folktales?
Scaffolding
Questions:
Why were they written? What are the elements of a folktale?
Assignment
Summary:
After reading and viewing several Native American folktales,
students will be given instructions on writing their own
folktales.
Approximate Length of Unit (days, weeks) I have my reading group four times a
week for 30 minutes (this changes with holidays, assemblies, fieldtrips, etc…). This
assignment will take about 5 to 6 weeks to complete.
Goals: Students will be able to write and publish their own folktales
Objectives: For students to understand what folktales are and how to write their
own.
Lesson Plan Sequence of Events – give day-to-day details: Day 1, Review
information about Native Americans from social studies text and show a smart
lesson that ties in, but also adds information about folklore. Day 2 I read a Native
American folktale to the students and then each group reads one of their own. Day 3
Read another Native American Folktale to the students and show them folktales on
video. Day 4 Each group partner reads a folktale. Review and discuss as a class.
Start looking at why folktales were written. Day 5 Groups exchange folktales and
read, see another video about folktales (students are encouraged to bring in ones
that they find). Day 6 Discuss elements of a folktale, why were they written? Start
brainstorming ideas for their own folktale. Day 7 Begin the writing process. Days 8
and 9 finish up stories and begin editing (peer and teacher). Days 10 to 15 (as time
allows and openings in the computer lab) students begin typing their stories as a
slide show on the program Pixie. Students will then add their voice reading the
story. All stories will then be put together to share with parents at open house.
Key Websites Used: Discovery Education Streaming Native American folktales,
Smart Exchange Native American Unit, ThinkWrite,
http://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/mff/folktalewshop_index.htm
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Technology Training with Steve Gibbs
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