Lesson 3
Title:Off
We Go into the Wild Blue Yonder…
Grade Level(s): 4,
5
Subject(s):
English Language Arts and Social Studies
Learner Outcomes
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The student will write a short
story about one aspect of the life of Christopher Columbus using correct
grammar, sentence structure, spelling, subject-verb agreement, and capitalization.
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The student will utilize the
correct writing procedure for writing a story; specifically using a beginning,
middle, and end.
Duration of Lesson: Five
days, 40-minute lesson per day
Materials: Reference
materials such as World Book Encyclopedia and Discoverers of
the New World from the American Heritage Junior Library
Technology Tools/Courseware:
Josten’s Word Processor, computer, CD-ROMS, Encarta computer software,
Internet access, Internet links
Teacher Notes: It
is necessary to make sure that each child knows the proper procedure for
using the word processor and that each student has an Internet Access Permission
Slip on file.
Procedures:
Day 1—Classroom discussion
to review history and pertinent information that
would pertain to writing
assignment, search selected Internet sites, and read articles from Encarta
software and reference books on the topic of Christopher Columbus.
Day 2— Brainstorming.
Students will pick one of the five topics listed below and will write a
list of at least twenty words or phrases pertaining to the writing topic.
Choose one of the following
to write about:
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Write how he/she would approach
Queen Isabella to convince her to support his voyage of exploration.
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Write and explain what cargo
would have to be included on such a voyage, how much, and why.
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Explain the importance of a
compass and how important it would be on such a voyage.
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Describe what one day (an entire
24-hour period) on ship would be like.
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Describe what the dress of a
man or woman would look like during this period of time.
Day 3—Students will type
a rough draft of their story on the word processor.
Day 4—After teacher
has made corrections and discussed each story with each student, the students
will retype correcting any mistakes.
Day 5—Final revision
and draft of story. The students will type the final draft.
Modifications: For
those students who might have difficulty with this particular
assignment, the teacher
can assign partners for peer tutoring. If time does not allow for this,
then the teacher can choose to type as student needing extra help dictates
the story.
Evaluation/Assessment:
The story will be worth 100 points and graded as follows:
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50 points for a beginning, middle,
and end to the story
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10 points for subject and verb
agreement
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10 points for capitalization
of beginning sentences and proper nouns
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10 points for correct end punctuation
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10 points for proper sentence
structure
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10 points for correct spelling
State Goals:
West
Virginia Instructional Goals and Objectives:
English Language Arts:
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Listening/Speaking: 4.1, 4.9,
4.13, 4.14, 4.15, 5.4, 5.8
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Reading Comprehension: 4.24,
4.34, 5.16, 5.22, 5.23
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Writing: 4.48, 4.49, 4.51, 4.52,
4.53, 4.54, 4.55, 5.52, 5.53, 5.54, 5.55, 5.57, 5.60, 5.61, 5.63
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Spelling: 4.56, 4.58, 4.62,
4.67, 4.68, 5.82, 5.86, 5.87, 5.94
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Language: 4.69, 4.70, 4.71,
4.72, 4.73, 4.75, 4.76, 4.77, 4.78, 5.95, 5.96, 5.97, 5.98, 5.99, 5.103,
5.109, 5.110, 5.112, 5.123, 5.128, 5.130, 5.131
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Computer/Technology: 4.93,
4.94, 4.95, 4.99, 4.101, 5.57, 5.59, 5.65
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Social Studies: 5.24,
5.36
National
Standards
Demonstrates competence in speaking and listening as tools for learning.
Understands the characters and uses of maps, globes, and other geographic
tools and
technologies.
Uses a variety of strategies in the problem-solving process.
References:
Author:
Maggie
Ellis
Tola Hutchison
Nancy Lawson
West Hamlin Elementary School
Route 1-Box 112
West Hamlin, WV 25571
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