Best
Standards-Based Technology Integration Practices
for 21st
Century Classrooms in Harrison County Schools
Janet
Benincosa,
NUTTER
Team Members:
Alison DeMaria
Hannah Caplan
Julie Clayton
Cheryl Stewart
21st
CENTURY
SIXTH
GRADE
CONTENT
STANDARDS AND
The West
Virginia Standards for 21st Century Learning include the following components:
21st Century Content Standards and
Objectives and 21st Century Learning Skills and Technology
Tools.
All
Sixth Grade Reading and English Language
Arts
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RLA.O.6.1.01 |
use connotation and denotation to understand meaning. |
http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=80 http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=75 http://www.readwritethink.org/lesson_images/lesson878/NameMeaningsChart.pdf |
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RLA.O.6.1.02 |
use root words, prefixes and suffixes to understand words,
change word meanings and generate new words appropriate to grade level. |
Using
a data projector, the teacher will show the students http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us Odyssey 5269,
6506, and 6512. http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=253 http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=1042 http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/3672/?letter=A&spage=8 |
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RLA.O.6.1.03 |
use a variety of strategies to increase grade-appropriate
vocabulary (e.g., etymology, context clues, affixes, synonyms, antonyms). |
Exploring context clues go to: http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/elementary/palmasola/ccinfer.htm Exploring synonyms and antonyms go to this matching game: http://www.fen.com/studentactivities/sameDiff/samediff.html |
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RLA.O.6.1.04 |
select defining characteristics, construct background
knowledge and develop reading skills to understand a variety of literary
passages and informational texts by ·
Myths
/ fantasies / biographies / autobiographies / science fiction / tall tales /
supernatural tales |
Using
a data projector, the teacher will show the students http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us Odyssey 6564,
6566, 6574, 6577, 6578, 6579, and 6583. |
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RLA.O.6.1.05 |
use pre-reading strategies to analyze text for the type
and structure of text to determine comprehension strategies: ·
previewing
/ activating prior knowledge / questioning / skimming / scanning |
Students will increase comprehension and understanding of
a book’s theme by developing and applying various reading strategies. http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=390 |
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RLA.O.6.1.06 |
differentiate and apply comprehension strategies in
literary and informational texts to use prior knowledge / draw conclusions /
interpret meaning / determine cause and effect / judge text critically |
Exploring cause and effect using expository texts about
natural disasters (printable books and worksheets) http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=925 |
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RLA.O.6.1.07 |
determine the elements of
literature (e.g., external conflict, mood) to construct meaning and recognize
author’s/reader’s purpose. |
Using a data projector, the teacher will show the
students http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us
Odyssey 6553, 6567, 67305, 76324, 76325, and 76326. |
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RLA.O.6.1.08 |
interpret the actions, behaviors
and motives of characters in literary texts. |
Developing Characterization in
Raymond Carver’s “A Small Good Thing” (book activities and pintables) http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=1050 |
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RLA.O.6.1.09 |
determine and explain theme by locating supporting details
in a literary passage and in informational text across the curriculum. |
Using
a data projector, the teacher will show the students http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us Odyssey 6515,
6532, 76306, 76307, 76308, 76311, and 76312. |
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RLA.O.6.1.10 |
evaluate connections
(e.g., cause/effect, order) among the facts, ideas, events and concepts of
literary and informational texts to self, to other texts and to
the world. |
Using a data projector, the teacher will
show the students http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us
Odyssey 6567, 6568, 6573, 6581, 6582, 8153, and 8169. |
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RLA.O.6.1.11 |
identify and understand figurative language (e.g.,
onomatopoeia, personification, alliteration) in text. |
Using
a data projector, the teacher will show the students http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us Odyssey 6513,
6530, 6546, 6556, 66950, 76302, and 76303. Use figurative language to describe real-life objects http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=60 |
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RLA.O.6.1.12 |
characterize and classify various types of poetry. |
Fun games to assist with different elements of
poetry. http://www.poetry4kids.com/games A published poet helps students write their own poetry. http://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/poetry/karla_home.htm Interactive riddle poems http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/riddle/index.html |
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RLA.O.6.1.13 |
identify and understand literary
techniques used to interpret literature (e.g., compare/contrast, symbolism). |
Takes students step-by-step
through the process of comparing and contrasting. http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/elementary/palmasola/rcccon1.htm http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/compcontrast/ http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=903 |
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RLA.O.6.1.14 |
use graphic organizers to create, develop, interpret and
organize information (e.g., tables, graphs, diagrams, charts). |
Use different graphic organizers to compare and contrast http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/elementary/palmasola/rcccon1.htm http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/compcontrast/ Scaffolding Comprehension Strategies
Using Graphic Organizers http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=95 |
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RLA.O.6.1.15 |
increase the amount of independent reading to comprehend,
analyze and evaluate literary text and informational text. |
Using
a data projector, the teacher will show the students http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us Odyssey 6517,
6532, 6534, 6541, 6560, 6573 and 6574. |
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RLA.O.6.2.01 |
use correct note taking skills organize information into
an outline that categorizes information by topic, subtopic and detail. |
Using
a data projector, the teacher will show the students http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us Odyssey 6601
and 6608. |
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RLA.O.6.2.02 |
use the five-step writing process (pre-writing, drafting,
revising, editing, publishing) to generate topics, plan approaches and
develop descriptive and narrative writing tasks: compositions / personal narratives /
brochures / speeches / poetry |
After the students have been introduced to Odyssey Writer,
the students will complete prompts within Odyssey Writer program. |
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RLA.O.6.2.03 |
from a prompt, use the writing process to develop a
composition that contains specific, relevant details and transitions. |
After the students have been introduced to Odyssey Writer,
the students will complete prompts within Odyssey Writer program. |
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RLA.O.6.2.04 |
use the five-step writing process to address specific
writing purposes and to address various audiences (e.g., creative,
journalistic, essay, narrative, informative, persuasive). |
Using
a data projector, the teacher will show the students http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us Odyssey 6429,
6476, 6501, 6586, 6587, 6588 and 6593. |
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RLA.O.6.2.05 |
use analogies, illustrations, examples, or anecdotes to
enhance written communication. |
Using a projector, teacher demonstrates how to use analogy
games at:
http://www.quia.com/cb/7146.html |
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RLA.O.6.2.06 |
edit
one’s own compositions as well as the
writing of others to correct errors in organization, content, usage,
mechanics and spelling. |
Using a data projector, the
teacher will show the students http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us
Odyssey 6439, 6486, 6490, 6590, 6594 and 6597. |
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RLA.O.6.2.07 |
develop a 5-7 paragraph composition with an introductory
paragraph, supporting details paragraph(s) and concluding paragraph. |
Using
a data projector, the teacher will show the students http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us Odyssey 6429,
6476, 6586, 6589, 6593, 76306, and 76307. |
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RLA.O.6.2.08 |
demonstrate the ability to
use electronic and non-electronic reference materials to locate
information, analyze the source, evaluate the data, and create a product
based upon an assigned task. |
Using
a data projector, the teacher will show the students http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us Odyssey 6578 |
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RLA.O.6.2.09 |
credit sources of information by citing references using
various formats, (e.g., footnotes, bibliography). |
Students visit http://sachem.suffolk.lib.ny.us/teen/writing.htm For nine links that give examples and help form individual
citations. |
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RLA.O.6.2.10 |
select and use a variety of resource materials to plan,
develop, and deliver a research project using computer-generated graphic
aids. |
Using
a data projector, the teacher will show the students http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us Odyssey 8339 |
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RLA.O.6.3.01 |
exhibit effective oral communication skills (e.g., volume,
rate, audience, etiquette, standard English) through the presentation of
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Using
a data projector, the teacher will show the students http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us Odyssey 5229,
5239, 5253, 5254, 5295, 6601, and 6608. www.pbs.org –Lesson
plans for writing compositions including online and offline activities |
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RLA.O.6.3.02 |
retell and create original, simple and detailed sequential
stories. |
Using
a data projector, the teacher will show the students http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us Odyssey 5265,
5266, 56014, 6603, 6604, 6609, and 6610. |
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RLA.O.6.3.03 |
interpret spoken text in order to comprehend topic,
purpose and perspective in spoken texts (e.g., of a speaker, informational
video, televised interview, radio news program). |
Using
a data projector, the teacher will show the students http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us Odyssey 5265,
5266, 56014, 6603, 6604, 6609 and 6610. View video clips of newscasts at www.wboy.com or www.wdtv.com |
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RLA.O.6.3.04 |
perform a variety of roles in group discussions including
active listener and discussion leader. |
www.pbs.org/teachers Lesson plans and resources for public
speaking |
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RLA.O.6.3.05 |
create and present an age-appropriate media product that
demonstrates format, purpose, and audience. |
Create a podcast using an ipod to do newscast or read
stories for younger readers.- Use software available at Audacity View video clips of newscasts at www.wboy.com |