This document outlines a mobile application assignment for 7th grade English students to collaboratively write book reviews. Students will work individually and in groups to plan, draft, revise and provide peer feedback on each other's reviews using Google Docs. They will then publish their final reviews on individual WordPress websites which they can design. Over three weeks, students will complete the writing process both in and out of class, and will read and comment on at least two other students' published reviews. The assignment aims to have students practice expository writing skills and use computer technologies for planning, drafting and publishing their work.
This document outlines a mobile application assignment for 7th grade English students to collaboratively write book reviews. Students will work individually and in groups to plan, draft, revise and provide peer feedback on each other's reviews using Google Docs. They will then publish their final reviews on individual WordPress websites which they can design. Over three weeks, students will complete the writing process both in and out of class, and will read and comment on at least two other students' published reviews. The assignment aims to have students practice expository writing skills and use computer technologies for planning, drafting and publishing their work.
This document outlines a mobile application assignment for 7th grade English students to collaboratively write book reviews. Students will work individually and in groups to plan, draft, revise and provide peer feedback on each other's reviews using Google Docs. They will then publish their final reviews on individual WordPress websites which they can design. Over three weeks, students will complete the writing process both in and out of class, and will read and comment on at least two other students' published reviews. The assignment aims to have students practice expository writing skills and use computer technologies for planning, drafting and publishing their work.
Mobile Application for Collaborating Subject English
Grade Level 7
Learning Objective 7.7 The student will write in a variety
of forms with an emphasis on exposition, narration, and persuasion. c) Organize writing structure to fit mode or topic. Content
k) Use computer technology to plan,
draft, revise, edit, and publish writing.
Activity - As a class and individually, students will work on
planning, drafting, revising and peer editing an book review of a book of their choosing using Google Docs. Students will be grouped together and they will peer edit and comment on each others works using Google Docs. - Once students are ready to finalize, they will publish their works using Word Press. Students have the liberty to design their webpage however they want. Upon completion of publication by assigned date, students will read each others webpages (at least 2) and give positive feedback on Pedagogy
the writing and web design. The entire writing
process will be done over a 3 week period both in and outside of class. Alea Cornelius TLED 430