Maroba M. Zoeller CECS 5500

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Maroba M. Zoeller CECS 5500

• Technology Integration Presentation
• August 5, 2000

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The American Dream

• Reality and Illusion

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Integrated unit of study based on John
Steinbecks novel, The Grapes of Wrath,
incorporating web-enhanced learning and video
conferencing
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Unit Objectives
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Unit Objectives

• Understand the historical background and relate
  to events in the novel
• Understand the authors background and relate to
  his purpose
• Understand and appreciate social implications of
  the novel

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Unit Objectives (cont.)

• Trace the development of plot, chararcter, theme
  and symbolism throughout the novel
• Understand universality of themes and
  timelessness of novel
• Compare literary works of similar themes

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Process
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Technology-Based

• Internet Research for background information
• Videoconferencing with Steinbeck Center at San
  Jacinto State University

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Historical Times

• The 1930s
• http//www.usd.edu/anth/epa/dust.html
• Day of the Black Blizzard
• http//www.discovery.com/area/history/dustbowl/dus
  tbowl1.4.html

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Technology (cont)

• Web sites that incorporate the required elements
• Background information author and his times
• Novel related information
• Plot and character development
• Analysis of literary elements
• Comparison to other works
• Powerpoint presentation incorporating email an
  expert for final novel analysis

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Novel Study

• Reading Inner Chapters and completing Response
  Journals
• Video based on novel for fictional account of
  Joad family and their experiences

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Related Materials

• Emersons Self-Reliance
• Melvilles What Redbourne Saw in
  Launcelotts-Hey
• Guest speaker from homeless shelter
• Dear Abby article with similar theme