Our Alphabet Book of Nouns

Title of Project: Students' Alphabet Book of Nouns

Schools and Teachers

Reinhard Early Childhood Center Teacher: Susan Bella

ENL Proficiency Level | ENL Program | Standards | Technology

Entering, Emerging, Transitioning, Expanding | Stand-Alone | KRF1d, 1SL4, 2SL5 | Book Creator

Assessments

Discussions around nouns
Turn and talk
Sorting activity on nouns (person, place, thing, animal)
Graphic organizers - brainstorm of nouns
Graphic organizers - for the description and sentences
Students give each other compliments (feedback)
Checklist
Exit ticket
BookCreator book creation and publish

Description

Students in grades K-2 created an ABC book of nouns. The topic of nouns was introduced to the students prior to the Book Creator project. There were multiple lessons and activities that led up to the group project. The students chose vocabulary and wrote about it. Some students did some research on a website and other students looked through books. Some students wrote about vocabulary that was familiar to them and others did not. Most students used the search for images icon to find pictures while other students drew pictures or used photos. Students worked together sharing ideas, materials and peer editing. This project was a culmination of using technology, vocabulary, speaking, reading, writing and listening. The students presented their work to the group. Each student in the group audience offered a positive response - compliment.

Content

I can describe and identify nouns.

Language

I can identify uppercase and lowercase letters and vocabulary. I can sound out letters. I can read, write and spell. I can write a description to describe a noun.

Technology

I can use the iPad to take a picture. I can use the iPad to write a description. I can input text, pictures and images into Book Creator. I can create a book using Book Creator.

Student work

Procedure

Throughout the class lessons, there will be teacher modeling, visual aids, and teacher assistance when needed. Most lessons follow a simple format of “ I do, we do, you do”. Depending on the student's needs, there will be instructional scaffolding and differentiation. Identify vocabulary. Identify nouns.

Day 1

Lesson on nouns using books, videos and other visual aids
Sorting activity for nouns (assessment)

Day 2

Each student will be given approx 1/2 letters to work on for the book. (work on independently)
each student will brainstorm words that start with that letter
select one word for ABC book

Day 3

Students will turn and talk to discuss what their word is and why they chose their word

Day 5

Each student will work on their graphic organizer.
Some students will write multiple sentences with more independence.
Some students will describe the word in a sentence with independence
Some students will need teacher assistance.

Day 6

Students will use Book Creator to search/choose for images of a noun
Students will use Book Creator to add their picture and their sentences to their pages.
Students will review and edit their work with a checklist.
After students review their work, they will conference with the teacher.

Day 7

Students will record their audio to each of their pages.
Some students will need teacher assistance.

Day 8

Students will share their pages with each other and review the final product.
Students will give each other compliments and feedback.
Students / teacher will publish their book online and share their link with the world! (and the consortium)

Resources and Other Materials

Book Creator website
iPad Book Creator app
The SMARTBoard
Other ABC Books for understanding what students are creating
Visual organizer for brainstorming nouns
Graphic organizer for nouns
How to open up an ePub file (to view the project below)
Book Creator Project: Reinhard Rising Star Students' Book of Nouns.epub

Reflection

The students enjoyed working on this project. The project is a culmination of three grades at all different proficiency levels. Students worked well together and produced a published piece that can be viewed on an ipad and smartboard in our classroom. Book Creator is an app that is student friendly for young grades. The students followed directions well and many of them were able to use Book Creator with independence.

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