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Allen Say Benchmark Project

Integrated Information Literacy and Technology Benchmark Project

 

Project Title:

Author Study of Allen Say

Contributing Teachers:

Wendy Embry, Candace Dickinson

Grade Level:

3

Subject Area(s):

Literacy

Standard(s):

Writing #1: Habits and Processes, Writing #2: Informing Others: Informational Writing, Writing #3: Language Use and Conventions

ILT Proficiencies:

3rd Grade A1, A2, A3, C1, C2, D1, D2

 

Goal(s):

To introduce students to search engines, specific web sites, the Spaghetti Book Club, and book review form through the study of the author, Allen Say.

 

Project Outline:

We assume that most of our 3rd graders have not had much experience using the Internet for research purposes. Therefore, we plan to teach a number of computer as well as book review skills and analysis of texts through the study of the district-assigned author, Allen Say. This project may take anywhere from 2-3 weeks depending on interest level and student skills.

 

Project Overview:

Day

Activity

Collaborating Teachers

Classroom teacher and technical person
Classroom teacher and technical person
Classroom teacher and technical person
Classroom teacher and technical person
Classroom teacher and technical person