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A First Grade Reading Enrichment Unit Title of Unit: Rainforest Curriculum Area: Writing/Research
GPS Content Standards: ELA1W1 The student begins to understand the principles of writing. The student k. begins to use a variety of resources (picture dictionaries, the Internet, books) and strategies to gather information to write about a topic. 21st Century Standards:
Standard: 3 - Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society. Skills Indicator: 3.1.4: Use technology and other information tools to organize and display knowledge and understanding in ways that others can view, use, and assess. Dispositions Indicator: 3.2.3: Demonstrate teamwork by working productively with others. Responsibilities Indicator: 3.3.2: Respect the differing interests and experiences of others, and seek a variety of viewpoints. Self Assessment Strategies Indicator: 3.4.2: Assess the quality and effectiveness of the learning product.
Understanding(s): Students will understand that research is the process of gathering information on a topic some resources may not contain accurate information
Essential Question (s): What resources can I use to find information about a topic? What are credible sources? What strategies can I use to help me find credible sources? Skills: Students will be able to gather information about the rainforest using encyclopedias, the Internet, and other reference materials
Knowledge: Students will know that encyclopedias, periodicals, and the Internet are reference tools used to gather information
Day 2
will begin creating their rainforest glog. will add at least two facts that they learned to the glog
Day 3
continue to work with their group members on creating their glog will need to add at least two facts that they learned to the glog
Day 4
Day 5
continue to work with their group members on creating their glog will need to add at least two facts that they learned to the glog students will share and have fun exploring the different glogs
3 that come from the rainforest Modifications: EIP Students: teacher assistance in selecting and reading reference materials small group instruction in research Challenge: create a diorama (story box) of the rainforest. It must be based on factual information Balanced Assessments: Check all that apply.
Rainforest Reading Enrichment Self-Assessment Rubric Group Members/Job: ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________
Participation
I treated my group members with respect. I was responsible and did the job assigned to me. My group worked well together.
Rainforest Reading Enrichment Glogster Grading Rubric Group Members: ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ Standard/Element
Glog includes appropriate number of facts
1
Includes less than six facts
2
Includes six facts
3
Includes more than six facts
Glog includes appropriate number of pictures Glog includes appropriate number of videos Glog includes appropriate number of links to websites Glog is well organized and easy to follow