Achieving Standards in Literacy

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Achieving Standards in Literacy Technology by
Integrating the Web

• Presented by
• Allison L. Mollica
• Technology Specialist
• Sunapee School Districtamollica_at_sunapee.k12.nh.us
  

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Challenges of Teaching Literacy

• GLEs
• NETS/TECHNOLOGY
• LOCAL STANDARDS
• PROFESSIONAL GOALS
• SCHOOL GOALS

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FOCUS UTILIZEavailable resources

• Build an integrated unit focused on outcomes
  using pre-designed units/tools on the web.
• LA Resources are abundant on the WEB

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K-7 LA Resourceswww.literacy.sunapee.site.eboard.
com
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Presentation Contents

• Grades K-2Skills Practice Assessment
• Grades 3-4Concept Introduction Main Idea
• Grades K-12 Integrated Literature Activities
• Grade 4-5 CyberGuide Mrs. Frisby and the
• EbooksStorytime Ebooks OnlineFunbrain Mad
  Libs E BooksLeveled Books for Young Readers
• Middle SchoolSpelling Bee Interactive Online
• All AgesAuthors Online
• HOT Movies BooksExcellent Educator Resources
• General InformationList of Links
• 10. Technology StandardsNETS

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Online Skill Practice www.starfall.com (K-2)
Promotes phonics, sounds out words, blends,
practicing blends. Online books that
support blend practice.

• Aligned with GLEs Appropriate Grade Level
  Technology Standards
• Basic Technology Skills such as opening
  closing clicking dragging learning computer
  parts can be applied here.

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K-2www.starfall.com Assessment Checklist

• Spreadsheet/chart can document completion and /
  or assessment of skill practice or mastery.
• Technology Assessment Spreadsheet

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Concept IntroductionKids Lab Main Idea
http//www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/elementary/palm
asola/rcmi1.htm (K-2)

• Explains main idea through interactive exercises.
• Aligned with GLEs Grade Level Technology
  Standards (Nets 1,3)
• Increase interest level initial understanding.
• Engage students through centered interactive
  activity

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Practice AssessmentKids Lab Main Idea
http//www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/elementary/palm
asola/rcmi1.htm (K-2)

• Create/print a score sheet and have students
  complete the quizzes online.
• http//www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/elementary/palm
  asola/mainideaprac.htm
• .

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Practice ExampleKids Lab Main Idea
http//www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/elementary/palm
asola/rcmi1.htm (K-2)

• In a lab setting this can be done together. In
  one/two computer classroom rotate students during
  a language arts block over a period of one week.

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Integrated Activities WWW Literature Guides
http//www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/score/cyberguide.html

• Standards-based, technology integrated,
  literature based activities a great resource
  for NH teachers!
• CyberGuides Activities/web quests that
  seamlessly utililze technology resources to
  support language arts.

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Grade 4-5 Literature The Night of the Twisters
http//www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/score/twist/nighttg.htm
l

• Activities include
• Research, Synthesize, Analyze
• Presenting information logically
• Editing and revising
• Oral Presentations
• Cooperative Learning

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E-Booksstorylineonline.net

• The book is read like Reading Rainbow.
• Suggested activities for each story!
• Great for center/projector use in library or in
  classroom!

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Funbrain Readinghttp//www.funbrain.com/brain/Rea
dingBrain/ReadingBrain.html
Mad Libs Junior and Free eBooks available
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Leveled Books for Young Readershttp//www.sasksch
ools.ca/ebooks/

• View in Adobe Reader or Print or SAVE EDIT!
• Listed by reading level.
• Includes illustrations by students.
• Use for read aloud with projector/center.

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Leveled Books for Young Readershttp//www.sasksch
ools.ca/ebooks/
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Interact with Peersspellbee.org
What is Spellbee.org?rburnzee
pokemon Interactive spelling challenge where
kids become each others teacher online!
Students choose words for each other to spell.
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Authors OnlineExample Dave Pilkey

• Help students make connections between a
  creator's life, and the works he/she has created.
  
• Understand what motivates specific writing
  styles.
• Creates enthusiasm to read more books by that
  author.

www.seymoursimon.com
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Books HOT Movieshttp//www.walden.com/web/teach
/home

• The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S.
  Lewis
• http//www.walden.com/web/teach/lww
• Listen to the audio of Chapter 1
• Print/Use Chapter Questions
• Print Lesson Guides

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General Linkswww.literacy.sunapee.site.eboard.com

• http//www.scholastic.com
• http//edweb.tusd.k12.az.us/ekowalcz/libraries/aut
  hors.htm
• http//www.randomhouse.com/kids/junieb/
• http//bookadventure.org/ki/bs/ki_bs_helpfind.asp
• http//www.teach-nology.com/teachers/subject_matte
  r/literature/reading/
• http//www.kidzonline.org/LessonPlans/lesson.asp?m
  ode1GradeQry1110000SubjectQryEnglish20-20La
  nguage20Arts
• http//gamequarium.com/readquarium/
• http//gamequarium.com/harrypotter.html
• http//www.readinga-z.com/newfiles/tour/tour7.html
  o
• http//www.worldreading.org/
• http//www.schoolexpress.com/storytime.php
• http//www.online-literature.com/author_index.php
  
• http//teacher.scholastic.com/clifford1/
• http//www.kiddyhouse.com/Farm/farmphonics.html
• http//www.incwell.com/Fiction/Kids/Woods/index.ht
  ml
• http//www.iknowthat.com/com/L3?AreaWordBuilder
• http//www.visitorinfo.com/ghoststories/index.htm
• http//www2.newton.mec.edu/brenda_Doucette/curr_r
  es.html
• http//www2.newton.mec.edu/brenda_Doucette/curr_r
  es.html4

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National Technology Standards NETS

• Technology Foundation Standards for Students
• Basic operations and concepts
• Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the
  nature and operation of technology systems.
• Students are proficient in the use of
  technology.
• Social, ethical, and human issues
• Students understand the ethical, cultural, and
  societal issues related to technology.
• Students practice responsible use of technology
  systems, information, and software.
• Students develop positive attitudes toward
  technology uses that support lifelong learning,
  collaboration, personal pursuits, and
  productivity.
• Technology productivity tools
• Students use technology tools to enhance
  learning, increase productivity, and promote
  creativity.
• Students use productivity tools to collaborate in
  constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare
  publications, and produce other creative works.
• Technology communications tools
• Students use telecommunications to collaborate,
  publish, and interact with peers, experts, and
  other audiences.
• Students use a variety of media and formats to
  communicate information and ideas effectively to
  multiple audiences.
• Technology research tools
• Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and
  collect information from a variety of sources.
• Students use technology tools to process data and
  report results.
• Students evaluate and select new information
  resources and technological innovations based on
  the appropriateness for specific tasks.
• Technology problem-solving and decision-making
  tools

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Questions?

• Email
• amollica_at_sunapee.k12.nh.us
• PO Box 616
• Sunapee, NH 03773
• 603-763-5615 x301