Not Another State Report, Again! Using Old Technology with a New Twist for Project-Based Learning.

By Tracy Sturgell

Santa Maria-Bonita School District

Background

Lesson One

Lesson Two

Lesson Three

Lesson Four

Resources

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Standards Addressed:

California Standards Addressed:

Language Arts:
Reading Comprehension 5.2
¨ 5.2.1-Understand how text features such as format, graphics, diagrams, etc. make information accessible and usable
¨ 5.2.2-Analyze text which is organized in sequential or chronological order
¨ 5.2.3-Discern main ideas and concepts presented in texts, identifying and assessing evidence that supports those ideas
¨ 5.2.4- Draw inferences, conclusions or generalizations and support with textual evidence and prior knowledge

Writing
Writing Strategies 1.0
¨ 5.4.4- Locate relevant information about a topic using organizational features of printed text
¨ 5.4.5-Create simple documents using electronic media and employing organizational features
¨ 5.4.7- Revise and edit manuscripts to improve the meaning and focus of writing by adding, deleting, consolidation, clarifying and rearranging words and sentences

Writing Application Genres 2.0
5.5.3- Write research reports on topics relevant to curriculum and student interest.

Listening and Speaking: Speaking Applications
5.8.3-Deliver informative presentations about a key idea, issue or situation