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How It Works:
This unit is an integrated curriculum unit that focused on literature
and information literacy skills. Students read a wide range of print and
non-print material to build an understanding of texts, of themselves, and of
the culture of the United States and the world. Various genres, classic and
contemporary are used in the lessons.
Standards:
The student will apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend,
interpret, evaluate, identify story elements, and appreciate texts. The
student will explore cultures through quality literature. Recognize purpose
and organization of information resources and uses criteria for selecting
materials. The students will use a variety of technological and information
resources to gather and synthesize information to create present and
communicate knowledge.
Estimated Class Periods To Complete:
10 or more
Software Materials Used:
A Butterfly Alphabet Book, I Wish I Were A Butterfly, The Spider Book,
Tuesday, Cinderella, Yeh-Shen. Additional literature resources, computer and
internet access.
Keywords:
Fiction, Non-Fiction, Myth, Fact, Story Elements, Character, Setting,
Problem, Solution, Research, Resources
Students:
This project is suitable for Intermediate students in Elementary grades.
Students need to have basic computer, information literacy and library
skills.
Overall:
The intent of this project is for students to read a wide range of print
and electronic text to build an understanding of fiction and non-fiction
literature. They conduct research on issues and interests by generating
ideas and questions posing problems; while using spoken, written, and visual
language to accomplish their own purposes for learning (e.g., enjoyment and
the exchange of information); and to communicate their discoveries in ways
that suit their purpose and audience. Students strengthen their reading
skills by engaging in carefully selected reading that will motivate students
to foster the reading habit.
Tips:
Have all printable material ready for students. Check all the internet
links prior to beginning unit. Make sure all students are computer literate
in the basic functions and can independently navigate through the internet.
Share and explain all rubrics used to access student work.
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About the Teacher:
Miriam Gomez has been teaching in the Miami-Dade Public School System for
13 years. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from Nova
Southeastern University. She is a National Board Certified Teacher in
Library Media. Ms. Gomez provides information literacy skills and computer
training to students. She also teaches an advance Academic Excellence
Program before school. As an active participant of Citibank FamilyTech
Program, she was an Impact II Disseminator at the 2004 conference; and has
received and adapted several grants. Miriam provides opportunities for the
entire student sin her school to be involved in technology projects as part
of their information literacy curriculum.
Subjects:
Language Arts
Grade Levels:
2 - 5
Email Miriam
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