Lesson 17 Pick Topic & Write Questions
CCSS.ELA
concepts, systems, and operations.
Objective:
Materials:
- RI.K.1 With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
- W. K. 2 Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose informative/explanatory texts in which they name what they are writing about and supply some information about the topic.
- W.K.7 Participate in shared research and writing projects.
- W.K.8 With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.
- L.K.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
- L.K.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
- ISTE Standard 3: Research and information fluency
- ISTE Standard 6: Technology Operations and Concepts
concepts, systems, and operations.
Objective:
- Given predetermined questions and with the support of technology and informational text, students will be able to gather facts about a topic with minimal support.
- I can use technology and informational text to find facts about my topic of choice.
Materials:
- Informational Text (class set)
- Projector
- Computer
- San Diego Zoo website - http://kids.sandiegozoo.org/
- iPads for pairs or individual students
- Kidspiration (optional)
Lesson - 10-20 min
1. Students will pick one animal to do in-depth research on and to write a research paper. Students will be able to use informational text and technology to obtain facts about their animal.
3. The main part of the lesson of the today will be recording on chart paper questions students have about their animals. Then the teacher will model how to create a heading for each of the questions.
4. The students will pick four questions and write the heading for each question at the top of the page in the research booklet.
5. Teacher should model how to place sticky notes on the pages in their research book, which answer the questions picked for their research.
4. Teacher should also model when researching on the computer student should write down answers they find on the Note Taking Worksheets.
1. Students will pick one animal to do in-depth research on and to write a research paper. Students will be able to use informational text and technology to obtain facts about their animal.
- Students may choose to continue with the animal they have already taken notes on or choose a new animal.
3. The main part of the lesson of the today will be recording on chart paper questions students have about their animals. Then the teacher will model how to create a heading for each of the questions.
4. The students will pick four questions and write the heading for each question at the top of the page in the research booklet.
5. Teacher should model how to place sticky notes on the pages in their research book, which answer the questions picked for their research.
4. Teacher should also model when researching on the computer student should write down answers they find on the Note Taking Worksheets.
Student Activity – 20 - 30 min
1. Today task will be picking the topic and completing research about the topic.
2. Students should be given the rest of Day 17 and the beginning of Day 18 to explore multiple resources for their topic.
3. Spread out all the animal text out on the table. Have students come forward a few at a time to pick a topic.
4. Students should also receive their My Informational Animal Report booklet, to put their name and animal on the front.
5. If technology is limited, have a few students begin today on the computers or iPads and the other students will begin with the animal text. (Students can find links to animal webpages under Students Week 3 Activities)
6. (optional) Students can use the Kidspiration app from lesson 2 to create a mind map of their notes. This apps allow students to take pictures, add clipart, or type text. This app is options because of the complexity and difficulty of using the app.
1. Today task will be picking the topic and completing research about the topic.
2. Students should be given the rest of Day 17 and the beginning of Day 18 to explore multiple resources for their topic.
3. Spread out all the animal text out on the table. Have students come forward a few at a time to pick a topic.
4. Students should also receive their My Informational Animal Report booklet, to put their name and animal on the front.
5. If technology is limited, have a few students begin today on the computers or iPads and the other students will begin with the animal text. (Students can find links to animal webpages under Students Week 3 Activities)
- Students with text can place sticky notes on pages, which answer the header topics.
- Students on computer can use the note taking worksheet to write down what they have found.
6. (optional) Students can use the Kidspiration app from lesson 2 to create a mind map of their notes. This apps allow students to take pictures, add clipart, or type text. This app is options because of the complexity and difficulty of using the app.