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Title of Project: Digital Stories
Title of Project: Digital Stories
How can I create a 'how-to' book that teaches others about something I enjoy doing?
How can I create a 'how-to' book that teaches others about something I enjoy doing?
Schools and Teachers
Schools and Teachers
Munsey Park School Teacher: Adriana Marquez Co-Teacher: Jacqueline DeSiena
ENL Proficiency Level | ENL Program | Standards | Technology
ENL Proficiency Level | ENL Program | Standards | Technology
Transitioning, Expanding, Commanding | Stand-Alone, Integrated ENL/ELA | ELA K-2.W.2, ELA K-2.SL.5, SCI K-2-ETS1-1 | Book Creator
Assessments
Assessments
Teacher Checklists: During the writing and illustrating phases, I will use a checklist to monitor student progress, ensuring they are including key components such as clear steps, appropriate illustrations, and vocabulary usage.
Peer Feedback: After sharing their drafts with classmates, students will provide feedback using a simple peer review form, focusing on what they liked and one suggestion for improvement. This encourages collaborative learning and critical thinking.
Student Self-Assessment: At various stages of the project, students will reflect on their own work using guided questions (e.g., "What do you think is the best part of your book?" and "What do you want to improve?"). This helps them identify strengths and areas for growth.
Final Book Presentation: Students will present their completed "how-to" books to the class. I will assess their presentations based on clarity, creativity, and engagement using a rubric that evaluates content, delivery, and use of visuals.
Rubric for "How-To" Books: A rubric will be used to evaluate the final digital books based on criteria such as organization, clarity of instructions, quality of illustrations, and overall creativity. This will provide a structured way to assess their understanding and effort.
Reflection Journal: After the project, students will write a brief reflection in their journals about what they learned and enjoyed throughout the process. This serves as a summative assessment of their overall learning experience and understanding.
Assess students based on participation, the clarity of their writing, the creativity of their illustrations, and their ability to present.
Description
Description
Book Creator will be used to design and publish students’ digital stories. They will enrich their digital story by adding images, audio clips, and drawings. They will personalize their books with fonts, colors, and page layouts.
Content
Content
I can identify the parts of a "how-to" book, including the title, steps, and illustrations.
I can write clear and simple instructions to help others understand how to do something.
Language
Language
I can use new vocabulary words related to my topic in my writing.
I can share my ideas with my classmates and listen to their feedback.
I can expand my vocabulary and language skills through writing and drawing.
Technology
Technology
I can use the Book Creator app to create my own digital "how-to" book.
I can add pictures and illustrations to my book to make it more engaging for readers.
I can collaborate to create a digital "how-to" book using Book Creator.
Student work
Student work
Procedure
Procedure
Lesson Outline: Four Sessions
Session 1: Introduction to "How-To" Books
Warm-Up (5-10 minutes)
Ask students if they have ever followed instructions to do something (like baking cookies or building with blocks).
Introduce what a "how-to" book is by showing an example.
Mini-Lesson (10-15 minutes)
Read a simple "how-to" book aloud (e.g., "How to Make a Sandwich").
Discuss the parts of the book: title, steps, and pictures.
Activity (15-20 minutes)
Have students think of something they know how to do (e.g., tie shoes, plant seeds).
Use a simple graphic organizer to help them list the steps they will include.
Session 2: Writing and Illustrating
Review (5 minutes)
Review what a "how-to" book is and the steps they brainstormed.
Writing (15-20 minutes)
Guide students to write their first draft in Book Creator.
Encourage them to use simple sentences and to include one step per page.
Illustrating (10-15 minutes)
Students can draw or use images to illustrate each step.
Discuss how pictures help readers understand the instructions.
Session 3: Sharing and Final Edits
Sharing (15-20 minutes)
Pair students to share their drafts with each other.
Encourage them to give each other compliments about their work.
Final Edits (10-15 minutes)
Allow time for students to make any revisions based on their partner's feedback.
Encourage them to check for clear pictures and simple sentences.
Session 4: Presentation and Celebration
Presentation (20-30 minutes)
Students present their "how-to" books to the class.
Celebrate their hard work and creativity!
Resources and Other Materials
Resources and Other Materials
Book Creator
Reflection
Reflection
The design of this learning experience was focused on engaging young learners through a creative and interactive project. The use of Book Creator allowed for a digital format that is appealing to students and helped them express their ideas visually and textually. The integration of reading "how-to" books provided a concrete example, making the concept accessible for first grade students. However, I realized that providing more structured guidance for the graphic organizers could enhance clarity for some students who may struggle with organizing their thoughts.
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