Objective: Students will create a presentation that demonstrates their knowledge of proper punctuation and capitalization. Standards: Written and Oral Language Conventions 1.1.6 Use knowledge of the basic rules of punctuation and capitalization when writing. Technology: 1.a Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes 2.a interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media Materials: iPads (class set) iMovie app by Apple installed on iPads Internet access to view The Electric Companys video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIk4BXGDpwM#t=77 Overhead projector IEP goal tracking chart Preparations: iPads must be charged iMovie app must be downloaded IEP goal tracker Instructional Directions: Teacher will dismiss groups to get their iPads (one per student) Teacher will show The Electric Companys Youtube video available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIk4BXGDpwM#t=77 Students will use iMovie to create a skit/video inspired by The Electric Companys video and demonstrate their knowledge of proper capitalization and punctuation Teacher will choose students to share their videos with the class by connecting their iPads to the projector Teacher will use a goal tracking chart to record progress on each students ability towards meeting this IEP goal
Written and Oral Language for Visual/Spatial Students Objective: Students will utilize the Magic Capitals game to learn about and practice using proper punctuation and capitalization. Standards: Written and Oral Language Conventions 1.1.6 Use knowledge of the basic rules of punctuation and capitalization when writing. Technology: 1.a Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes 2.a interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media Materials: Class computers Internet access Sheppard Software Magic Capitals Game available at http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/grammar/capitalization.htm IEP goal tracking chart Preparations: Students must have some knowledge of using internet browsers IEP goal tracker Instructional Directions: Teacher will dismiss groups to the class computers Students will use the internet browser to go to the Magic Capital Games at http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/grammar/capitalization.htm Students will play the Magic Capitals Game Teacher will walk around observing the students progress and use a goal tracking chart to record this progress on each students ability towards meeting this IEP goal
Written and Oral Language for Logical/Mathematical Students Objective: Students will utilize the Comma Chameleon game to learn about and practice using proper punctuation. Standards: Written and Oral Language Conventions 1.1.6 Use knowledge of the basic rules of punctuation and capitalization when writing. Technology: 1.a Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes 2.a interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media Materials: Class computers Internet access Sheppard Software Comma Chameleon Game available at http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/grammar/punctuation.htm IEP goal tracking chart Preparations: Students must have some knowledge of using internet browsers IEP goal tracker Instructional Directions: Teacher will dismiss groups to the class computers Students will use the internet browser to go to the Comma Chameleon Game available at http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/grammar/punctuation.htm Students will play the Comma Chameleon Game and deduce which punctuation is the proper one to use Teacher will walk around observing the students progress and use a goal tracking chart to record this progress on each students ability towards meeting this IEP goal