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How It Works:
Write Away
is a unit designed to teach students various methods of writing
and to be aware of its importance in their lives. One of the activities is to write a letter
of recommendation to "apply for a job." The letter needs to be
convincing in order to "compete" with all the other applicants.
The
lesson entitled Follow the Directions is geared toward writing clear and
concise directions. The plan is to give students the opportunity to write
freely using their computer skills as well as their ability to research
online. There are no specific prompts to this type of writing thus enabling
the students to be as creative as possible.
Standards:
Uses a word processing program.
Uses a search engine to find information online.
Plans the organization of ideas generated by prewriting.
Combines related
ideas into paragraph form using supporting examples, elaboration and evidence.
Writes final edited pieces.
Estimated Class Periods To Complete:
6
Software Materials Used:
Desktop publishing program, scanner (optional)
Keywords:
fourth grade, fifth grade, writing, directions, job
applications, menus, poetry, resume, poetry, acrostic, cinquain, novelette
Students:
There are 32 students in my 5th grade class. They are of
various exceptionalities. Several of the lessons were performed in small
groups which assisted those who needed extra help. Any group of students would
be suitable for these lessons.
Overall:
The students become excited about these lessons because
they include activities that relate to real life. Seeing their novelette
online is a thrill. They also learn the need to write clearly when applying
for a job. The unit also gives poetry writing a new edge to see it produced on the
computer adding various clip arts and photos.
Tips:
Have students work in pairs or small groups. They can edit
each others' work. Conduct a life-ike job interview after all applications
have been turned in.
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About the Teacher:
Ann Stephenson has been teaching fourth and fifth grades
for thirteen years. She has been awarded numerous grants, including IMPACT II
Disseminator and Adapter grants. She has been the coordinator of the Citibank
FamilyTech program for seven years and is interested in expanding academics
through the use of technology.
Subjects:
General Elementary
Grade Levels:
4 - 6
Email Ann
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