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This project is aimed at the 5th-8th grade students, who come with a variety of skill sets.  Many of them already have Edmodo accounts, know how to use all Word and PowerPoint, as well as navigate the web, create videos, and search somewhat effectively.  It is my hope to fine tune these skills to help make them successful researchers, presenters, and competent users of technology.

 

 

The following is a list of the standards being taught by using this webquest:

Common core lang arts literacy tie ins:

From:  http://www.nj.gov/education/cccs/2004/s3_lal.pdf

 

3.3.6 A. Discussion (small group and whole class)

1. Support a position with organized, appropriate details.

2. Stay focused on a topic and ask relevant questions.

3. Acknowledge others’ opinions and respond appropriately.

4. Respond orally to literature.

5. Participate in class discussion appropriately

3.3.5 B. Questioning (Inquiry) and Contributing

1. Respond orally by adding questions and comments while integrating knowledge.

3. Explore concepts by describing, narrating, or explaining how and why things happen.

4. Discuss information heard, offer personal opinions, and ask for restatement or general explanation to

clarify meaning.

5. Reflect and evaluate information learned as a result of the inquiry.

6. Solve a problem or understand a task through group cooperation.

3.3.5 D. Oral Presentation

1. Develop and deliver a formal presentation based on a central theme, including logical sequence,

introduction, main ideas, supporting details, and concluding remarks to an audience of peers, younger

students, and/or parents.

2. Prepare, rehearse, and deliver a formal presentation in logical or sequential order, including an opening,

supportive details, and a closing statement.

3. Use clear, precise, organized language that reflects the conventions of spoken English.

4. Use visuals such as charts or graphs when presenting for clarification.

5. Use props effectively while speaking.

6. Maintain audience interest during formal presentations, incorporating adequate volume, proper pacing,

and clear enunciation.

7. Use verbal and non verbal elements of delivery (e.g., eye contact, stance) to maintain audience focus.

8. Read aloud with fluency.

9. Understand and use criteria from a rubric to improve an oral presentation.

10. Incorporate peer feedback and teacher suggestions for revisions in content, organization, and deliver

3.3.7 C. Word Choice

1. Paraphrase, illustrate, clarify, and/or expand on a topic or idea.

2. Develop and use advanced vocabulary related to a topic.

3. Use language that stimulates an audience’s interest.

4. Incorporate varied sentence structure and correct grammar

 

From the American Library Association 

 

3.1.1 Conclude an inquiry-based research process by sharing new understandings and reflecting on the learning.

1.1.1 Follow an inquiry-based process in seeking knowledge in curricular subjects, and make the real-world connection for using this process in own life.

1.1.3 Develop and refine a range of questions to frame the search for new understanding.
1.1.8 Demonstrate mastery of technology tools for accessing information and pursuing inquiry. 
1.1.9 Collaborate with others to broaden and deepen understanding.

2.1.2 Organize knowledge so that it is useful.

2.1.4 Use technology and other information tools to analyze and organize information. 

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.