Grade Level: 3-4
Subjects Integrated: Language Arts, Technology
Learner Outcomes:
Students will read for understanding.
Students will practice using
prediction skills by maintaining a prediction journal.
Students will write predictions
that demonstrate use of story clues and prior knowledge.
Students will use the Internet
to explore the Forensic
Files web site.
Time Frame: Two weeks
Materials: Class copies of Shiloh by Phyllis Naylor, copies of prediction journal
Technology Tools: Computer with Internet access
Teacher Notes: Teachers should bookmark the Forensic Files web site for easier access for students.
Procedures:
1.
After students read and discuss each chapter they will make a personal
prediction for
the next chapter. Teacher should emphasize that predictions should
reflect what they
know from the story and what they know from similar situations and experiences.
Reasonable predictions should be made. It is not important that the
prediction be
correct. It is important that the prediction shows evidence of the
reader's thinking
and comprehension skills. The teacher-made prediction
journal facilitates this process
for young students.
2.
After reading each chapter the prediction should be checked and a note
made about
what actually did happen in the story.
3.
Students visit the Forensic
Files web site. Working in pairs or small groups the
students complete the activity. Newton Beagle the Crime Solver guides
them through
the investigation.
Modifications: Teacher may help with spelling and/or writing.
Enrichment Activities: Students can revisit the Forensic Files web site.
Evaluation/Assessment:
Student journals will be assessed for quality of prediction (which reflects
level of comprehension), writing and grammar skills.
Assess students for responsible
work habits at computer work station. Assessment
Chart
West Virginia Instructional Goals and Objectives
References:
prediction
journal
Forensic
Files Web site
Assessment
Chart
Created by:
Clorinda
Ammons
Dale
Hawkins
Precious
Werner
Suncrest
Primary School