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SUBJECTS
ELA
ENDURING
UNDERSTANDING
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
LEARNING STANDARDS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
TECHNOLOGY USES
Students will:
Learn to identify primary and secondary sources
Learn to produce, develop, and transfer information while writing
for a specific audience using the steps in a writing process: plan,
draft, revise, edit, and rewrite
Use technology to research, collaborate, and publish
Correctly cite and avoid plagiarism
Technological tools:
Computers, internet, wiki technology, flash drive
Minimal technology:
MLA/APA citing
Handwritten notes (optional)
Infusion of technology:
Students use search engines, databases, archives to source their research
Students use Google docs to record their notes as a group
Students computers to research, document, share, edit, and publish their writing
EVALUATION
Lesson one:
Students will work in groups of 2-3 in a subject of their choice. They will
learn to create a Wikipedia user account, learn to navigate around the site,
become familiar with the language, and locate a page that needs further
development.
Technological lessons:
Computer
Internet
Wiki
Google docs
Lesson two:
Students will begin research to develop Wikipedia page collaboratively, and
verifying sources.
Technological lessons:
Search engines
Data bases
Online libraries
Lesson three:
Students will begin developing Wikipedia page by accurately adding content
and sources used. Students will log and record their individual additions to
the page as part of their assignment to turn in.
Technological lessons:
Wiki editing/publishing
Recording/logging
Lesson four:
Students will continue to develop and improve their Wikipedia page,
keeping an accurate record of their individual contributions.
Technological lessons:
Practice all skills from technological lessons
Lesson five:
Students will finalize editing their Wikipedia page. They will reflect on the
progress or lack of progress made, how it felt to work collaboratively on a
group, and as an online community.
Technological lessons:
Practice and all skills from technological lessons
ANALYSIS AND
EXTENSIONS