Angela+final+project

= Using Photostory to Create a Classroom Book - If You Give a Preschooler a... = = - If You Give a Preschooler a... = ||
 * =Title:= || = Using Photostory to Create a Classroom Book =
 * =Subject:= || =Technology, Language, Literacy, Cognitive, Social Emotional= ||
 * =Grade:= || =Preschool= ||
 * =Time Frame:= || =Approximately 10-18 days=

=Day 1 - Read the story "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" by Laura Numeroff= =Day 2 - Re-read the story and discuss how each page is based on the page before it= =Days 3+ - Create illustration, take digital image of illustration, upload into PhotoStory, and narrate illustrated page (I plan to work with 1-2 students per day to ensure the story flows and technology can be introduced one-on-one.)= ||
 * =Summary:= || =After hearing the story "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" by Laura Numeroff, students will collaborate to create their own book entitled "If You Give a Preschooler a...". The student will illustrate their page based on the page created by the student before him/her, take a digital picture of the illustration and narrate the page in PhotoStory after the illustration is uploaded by the teacher.= ||
 * =Objectives= || =**Teaching Strategies Gold Objectives**=

** Social Emotional ** · [|Objective 3: Participates cooperatively and constructively in group situations]

** Language ** · [|Objective 8: Listens to and understands increasingly complex language] · [|Objective 9: Uses language to express thoughts and needs]

** Cognitive ** · [|Objective 11: Demonstrates positive approaches to learning] · [|Objective 12: Remembers and connects experiences]

** Literacy ** · [|Objective 18: Comprehends and responds to books and other texts] · [|Objective 19: Demonstrates emergent writing skills]

** Science and Technology ** · [|Objective 28: Uses tools and other technology to perform tasks]

** The Arts ** · [|Objective]33: Explores the visual arts = =

What 21st Century Skill Objectives does this activity/Lesson include?

=1) During large group (or read aloud), read the story "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" by Laura Numeroff= = = =Day 2= =2) During large group, re-read the story discussing how each page is based on the page before it= =3) Model the project by creating the first two pages of the book together as a class.= = = =Days 3+= =Work with one student at a time to create the next page of the story.= =4) Read the latest page created (page prior to the student's page) to the student. Ask the student what he/she thinks the preschooler in the story will need next. (Write the child's response on the back of the paper along with the page number for the book.)= =5) Student will write his/her name on the back of the paper then turn the paper over to create an illustration based on his/her response. (Optional: Ask child to also write the text for the page.)= =6) Student will take a digital image of his/her illustration.= =7) Teacher will upload into PhotoStory.= =8) Student will narrate his/her illustrated page using PhotoStory making revisions as necessary.=
 * ** communication **
 * ** collaboration **
 * ** problem solving **
 * ** creativity & innovation **
 * ** decision making **
 * = Tasks:= || =Day 1=
 * = Tasks:= || =Day 1=

=9) Upon completion of the PhotoStory book...= = = || =Differentiation= || =Student choice is incorporated by allowing the student to decide what the preschooler in the story will need next. The student will also have personal choice in art materials.= =Strong students will be challenged to write the text for their page.= =Strong students can be challenged to use PhotoStory to create their own original work.= =Struggling students will be supported via one-on-one teacher support. If the student is struggling with an idea for his/her page, peer brainstorming collaboration may an option. Students that are too shy to dictate may choose a peer to dictate the page.= =An ESL student may dictate his/her page in their native language followed by the teacher providing an English interpretation.= || =The audience for this project is the child, family and staff.= =The work can be sent to families. It may also be displayed during parent nights or the public library.= ||
 * =Teacher will bind the hard copy pages into a book for the classroom library shelf.=
 * =Students will view their digital story during large group or read aloud. Share the digital story with families.=
 * =Optional - Students may wish to plan a "Private Viewing" launch event (including refreshments, decorations, etc.) for their family and other staff.=
 * =Personalization/=
 * =Real-World Connection= || =It is important for students to see themselves as writers even before they become proficient in letter/sound recognition and letter formation.=
 * =Assessment:= || =Students will be assessed based on their individual ability for the objectives listed.= ||
 * =Resources:= || * =Book, paper, art materials, computer, PhotoStory, iPad or digital camera, microphone, internet access= ||

 ** Social Emotional ** · [|Objective 3: Participates cooperatively and constructively in group situations] ** Language ** · [|Objective 8: Listens to and understands increasingly complex language] o a. Comprehends language o b. Follows directions · [|Objective 9: Uses language to express thoughts and needs] o a. Uses an expanding expressive vocabulary o b. Speaks clearly o c. Uses conventional grammar

** Cognitive ** · [|Objective 11: Demonstrates positive approaches to learning] o a. Attends and engages o b. Persists o c. Solves problems o d. Shows curiosity and motivation o e. Shows flexibility and inventiveness in thinking · [|Objective 12: Remembers and connects experiences] o a. Recognizes and recalls o b. Makes connections

** Literacy ** · [|Objective 17: Demonstrates knowledge of print and its uses] · [|Objective 18: Comprehends and responds to books and other texts] · [|Objective 19: Demonstrates emergent writing skills] ** Science and Technology ** · [|Objective 28: Uses tools and other technology to perform tasks]
 * a. Uses and appreciates books