What standard are you using as a target of focus this semester? How can you link activities for different learning styles to this standard?

I will be doing a non-fiction reading and writing project in 6^th grade language arts. Students will integrate technology into this unit by exploring the internet for credible sources to use in their non-fiction research project. the graphic organizers will have a variety of ways to be utilized so that different learners can organize the information the gather in a way that makes sense to them and final presentations will be a creative non-fiction writing display, allowing different learners to create and organize writing that works for them.

English Standards of Learning, Grade 6

Reading

6.3    The student will read and learn the meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases.

d)     Use word-reference materials.

6.4    The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of fiction, narrative nonfiction, and poetry.

d)     Describe how word choice and imagery contribute to the meaning of a text.

e)      Describe cause-effect relationships and their impact on plot.

f)      Use information stated explicitly in the text to draw conclusions and make inferences.

g)      Explain how character and plot development are used in a selection to support a central conflict or story line.

h)     Paraphrase and summarize the main points in the text.

6.5    The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of informational selections.

a)      Identify questions to be answered. 

c)      Use context to determine meanings of unfamiliar words and technical vocabulary.

d)        Draw conclusions and make inferences based on explicit and implied information.

e)        Organize the main idea and details to form a summary.

f)         Compare and contrast information about one topic contained in different selections.

g)        Select informational sources appropriate for a given purpose.

Writing

6.6    The student will write narratives, descriptions, and explanations.

a)      Use a variety of planning strategies to generate and organize ideas.

b)     Establish central idea, organization, elaboration, and unity.

c)      Select vocabulary and information to enhance the central idea, tone, and voice. e)       Revise writing for clarity.

6.7    The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure.

a)      Use a variety of graphic organizers, including sentence diagrams, to analyze and improve sentence formation and paragraph structure.

b)     Use subject-verb agreement with intervening phrases and clauses.

d)     Maintain consistent tense inflections across paragraphs.

f)         Use correct spelling for frequently used words.

Computer/Technology Standards of Learning

Grades 6-8 Basic Operations and Concepts

C/T 6-8.1

The student will demonstrate knowledge of the nature and operation of technology systems.

 • Describe how technology impacts learning.

C/T 6-8.4

The student will practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.

• Demonstrate the correct use of fair use and copyright regulations.

• Demonstrate compliance with the school division’s Acceptable Use Policy and other legal guidelines.

C/T 6-8.5

The student will demonstrate knowledge of technologies that support collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.

• Work collaboratively and/or independently when using technology.

• Explore the potential of the Internet as a means of personal learning and the respectful exchange of ideas and products.

Technology Research Tools

C/T 6-8.6

The student will use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.

• Use databases and spreadsheets to evaluate information.

• Use Internet and other electronic resources to locate information in real time.

C/T 6-8.7

The student will evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.

• Use search strategies to retrieve information.

• Evaluate the accuracy, relevance, and appropriateness of electronic information sources.

Technology Communication Tools

C/T 6-8.9

The student will use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.

• Choose the appropriate tool, format, and style to communicate information.

• Independently use technology tools to create and communicate for individual and/or collaborative projects.

• Produce documents demonstrating the ability to edit, reformat, and integrate various software tools.