Extra! Extra! Read All About It!
| State | WV |    |
| Status | Ready for Users | |
| Stage | Public | |
| Subject | English/Language Arts Physical Education Vocational/Technical | |
| Author | Belinda Moss
Patricia Ramsburg Gladys Williams | |
| Description | This unit explores various publishing techniques using
Microsoft Office 97 or Microsoft Office 2000 Professional Suite and Microsoft Publisher. Students will utilize the five-step writing process and will incorporate Internet search strategies to create brochures, newsletters, and resumes. This unit includes a multicultural lesson, and incorporates English/Language Arts, Business, Physical Education, and Library Skills. | |
| The 21st Century Tools | Computer workstations, Microsoft Office Professional Suite 97
or 2000, Microsoft Publisher, Internet access, Color printer, Projection device | |
| Grade Level | 9 10 11 12 | |
| National Standards | Technology:
Standard 2 Knows the characteristics and uses of computer software programs Life Skills - Life Work Standards: Standard 4 Pursues specific jobs Standard 5 Makes general preparation for entering the work force Language Arts - Writing: Standard 1 Uses the general skills and strategies of the writing process Standard 2 Uses the stylistic and rhetorical aspects of writing Standard 3 Uses grammatical and mechanical conventions in written compositions Standard 4 Gathers and uses information to research purposes | |
| Career Clusters | Business and Marketing Fine Arts and Humanities | |
| Keywords | resume, brochure, newsletter, column, college, multicultural,
athlete, reporter, keyword, Boolean, Venn | |
| Lesson Plan URLs (new Window) | Overview: Extra! Extra! Read All About It!
Lesson 1: "An Internet Nose for News" Lesson 2: "Can You Play Resume?" Lesson 3: "Celebrate Black History Month" Lesson 4: "It Helps To Be Sure, Create A College Brochure" Lesson 5: "Read All About An American Author" | |
| References | Evaluation of Selected Internet Search Tools
Research & Writing:Info Search The Spider's Apprentice TCR's Big6 ToolKit TCR Connections The Web Portal for Educators! Microsoft Word Tutorial Microsoft Word Knowdule February Is Black History Month Jackie Robinson This Week In Black History Fairmont State College West Virginia Wesleyan Glenville State College Wheeling Jesuit University Marshall University WV State College West Virginia University American Authors on the Web American Authors American Author (Frostburg) Academic Info American Literature: Authors | |
| English IGO or CSO | ENG/LA: 9.13, 9.41, 9.51, 10.21, 10.34, 10.41, 10.51, 11.16, 11.17, 11.49, 11.54, 11.56, 11.58, 11.60, 11.81, 11.84, 11.88, 11.89, 11.91, 11.92, 11.93, 11.95, 11.96, 11.97, 12.42, 12.51, 12.53, 12.91, 12.92, 12.93, 12.95, 12.96, 12.97 | |
| Vo Tech IGO or CSO | BCL 5, 9, 10, 13, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23 | |