Peggy Robles-Alvarado has been teaching second grade bilingual
students for four years. She has a masters degree in elementary
education and is currently pursuing a second master degree
in bilingual education.
The unit was modified because several lessons and vocabulary terms were
taught in the students' native language (Spanish). Other lessons
were conducted during ESL. Art activities were also implemented.
Instructional
Objectives
Students Will Be Able To:
Read, write, listen and speak for comprehension in English.
Increase vocabulary in English and Spanish.
Use technology and art to create a slide show about bats.
Technology Integration
Students used
technology to create a slide show using KidPix. They also completed
several of the online activities such as the bat word search.
Assessment
The students were assessed using the following: teacher made rubrics,
peer evaluation, oral and written presentations and reports.
Tips for Teachers
Feel free to modify lessons and activities according to your student's
abilities and interests. Many online activities can be printed out
if technology is not readily available.
Student Work Samples
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