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Fall Writing Project Second Grade by Laura Thornton

Standards
technology enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works. a. Use the computer and technology resources to practice learning skills in relation to other subject areas such as math, science, English, etc. b. Use text, paint, and/or drawing tools to create simple documents.
 * Technology:** **2.3.1**. Students will use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing
 * Writing:** **201.1.2** Use capitals letters correctly **0201.1.6** Identify and correctly write complete sentences. **0201.3.1** Write in a variety of modes for different audiences and purposes. **0201.3.2** Employ various prewriting strategies. **0201.3.3** Organize ideas into a topic paragraph with complete coherent sentences.
 * Lesson activity:** The students will be writing paragraphs and word-processing them. Introduce the topic of Fall by displaying a Fall picture. Have students describe what they see and what season they think it shows. Introduce the activity “Give One -Get one” pass out the worksheet and pencils.

Put students in groups or four to complete the Give One column with Fall words. Do a SUHUPU ( stand up, hand up, pair up) to complete the Get One column. SW go to the computer. Guide them in opening a text document, changing font size, centering a Title and centering their name. Model typing sentences, spacing words, and creating a paragraph. SW begin typing sentences about the Fall using words from the prewriting activity. Guide students in saving. Students will illustrate their writing using TuxPaint or another illustrating program. Tux paint download SW add the illustration to the writing by using a screen shot, then save and print work. Have students get into groups of four and round robin share writing with peers. Then collect student work and create a class book.

Best practices Used: Technology integration: Writing instruction in Word-processing Kagan strategies: “Give One, Get One” Modeling and providing immediate feedback and support, graphic organizer for prewriting HOT: Students are creating original paragraphs about a Topic. Students are applying typing skills to original works.