Week 5
Objective
- Given the information gathered during research, students will be able to apply this information in writing complete sentences about their animal with minimal support.
- Using the Conventions of Standard English in Writing, students will be able to write an informational statement with a focus on improving one or more areas to the level of independent application
- Given the Fab 5 Check list, students will be able to edit their own work with support from a peer and no errors found when completed.
- Given a recording devise, student will be able read and record their report with minimal errors in speaking (e.g. reading all words clearly and fluently).
- Given multiple texts about animal families, students will give their opinion on learning about one family and a clear reason to support with some support on explaining their reasoning.
- Using information presented through text and technology, students will be able to list all characteristics of each animal family in a complete sentence with limited support or error.
- Given informational text and technology resources, students will be able to research and write three facts about an animal from a specific animal family with all facts being from a creditable resources.
Common Core Standards
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.5 With guidance and support from adults, respond to questions and suggestions from peers and add details to strengthen writing as needed.
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.
SL.K.6 Speak audibly and express thoughts, feelings, and ideas clearly.
SCI.K.3.3.D There is heritable variation within every species of organism
Identify that living things have offspring based on the organisms' physical similarities and differences
ISTE Standard 3: Research and information fluency
Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.
ISTE Standard: 4 Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision Making.
Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.
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.5 With guidance and support from adults, respond to questions and suggestions from peers and add details to strengthen writing as needed.
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.
SL.K.6 Speak audibly and express thoughts, feelings, and ideas clearly.
SCI.K.3.3.D There is heritable variation within every species of organism
Identify that living things have offspring based on the organisms' physical similarities and differences
ISTE Standard 3: Research and information fluency
Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.
ISTE Standard: 4 Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision Making.
Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.