Title: Celebrating Today's Heroes
Grade Level: 6-8
Subjects: Language Arts, Social Studies
Learner Outcomes: Students will be given
the opportunity to:
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Learn proper techniques for conducting an interview,
and use the techniques to interview a veteran
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Create a PowerPoint slide show about the veteran
which includes audio and graphics
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Use a word processor to write an invitation
Duration of Lesson: (5) 45 minutes periods
Materials:
Technology Tools/Courseware:
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overhead projector
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computer with Microsoft PowerPoint (or other
presentation software) and word processing software
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Internet access
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audio tape and player
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digital camera
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scanner
Teacher Notes: The teacher should assign the
interview 1-2 weeks prior to the PowerPoint activity. The teacher may wish
to contact the local VFW to get names of veterans willing to be interviewed.
(This would insure all students are able to complete the interview assignment.)
Procedures:
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Students will question family members and neighbors
as to any involvement in military service, then complete and return the
Veteran's
Information Sheet.
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The teacher will lead a classroom discussion
using the steps outlined in How to Conduct
an Interview to create a sample student-developed interview form.
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Students will conduct an audiotaped interview
of at least one veteran, and use the interview information to create a
PowerPoint presentation on that veteran, including photos, audio and graphics.
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Using a word processor, students will create
invitations for veterans and family members to attend the school's Veteran's
Day Celebration.
Modifications: Modifications should be based
on students' IEP and utilization of support staff
Enrichment Activities:
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Students can volunteer to help with the Veteran's
Day Celebration or perform community service at the local American Legion
or Veteran's Hospital.
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Students can send an E-card
to a veteran.
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Invite veterans into the classroom as guest
speakers.
Evaluation/Assessment:
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Students will show their PowerPoint presentation
to the class
West
Virginia Instructional Goals and Objectives:
Language Arts
6.2, 6.3, 6.60, 6.151, 6.153, 6.155
7.2, 7.5, 7.8, 7.11, 7.15, 7.16, 7.17, 7.60
8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.51, 8.62, 8.63, 8.145,
8.147
Social Studies
7.61, 8.61
National
Standards:
Historical Understanding
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Understands the historical perspective
Language Arts
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Demonstrates competence in the general skills
and strategies of the writing process
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Demonstrates competence in speaking and listening
as tools for learning
Civics
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Understands the importance of Americans sharing
and supporting certain values, beliefs and principles of American constitutional
democracy
Job/Career Clusters: Fine Arts and Humanities
References:
E-card
to a veteran
Language
Activities for Veteran's Day
Celebrating
America's Freedoms: Activities for Veteran's Day
World
WarII: Air Force Stories
PowerPoint
Tutorial
Author(s):
John
Richmond
Darlene
Milam
Patty
Waldeck
Horace Mann Middle School
301 43rd Street SE
Charleston, WV 25304
304-348-1971
