7 th gr Technology in Literature Mrs. Gander
Characteristics of a 5 year old See only one way to do things; rarely see other viewpoints Imaginative and believe toys and other objects are alive Think very literally (raining cats and dogs means they are falling from the sky) Often reverse letters and numbers Early in the year, like to copy and repeat activities; later, likes to try more new things Often think out loud before acting Learn best by exploring materials such as blocks, clay, finger paints, rocks, shells
Literature for early readers
What appeals to the reader? Animals Connections to self Lessons/morals Other….
Benchmarks Day 1: Pick a partner Brainstorm storyline Write/type main ideas
Benchmarks Day 2: Type story Save in s-share/Gander/7 th gr Tech
Benchmarks Day 3: Finish typing story Begin exploring visuals Save in s-share/Gander/7 th gr Tech
Benchmarks Day 4: Finish finding visuals Animate story Save in s-share/Gander/7 th gr Tech **Tech lesson on animation & sound**
Benchmarks Day 5: Animate story Insert sound Save in s-share/Gander/7 th gr Tech
Benchmarks Day 6: Finish Animating story Finish Inserting sound Save in s-share/Gander/7 th gr Tech
Benchmarks Day 7: Print out story on color printer Bind story Set slide show to move automatically (**transitions)
Benchmarks Day 8: Go to: Slide show Set up slide show Show options “loop continuously until esc” Save to s-share/Gander/7 th gr Tech
Benchmarks Day 9: Peer Show
Benchmarks Day 10: Kindergarten Visit Presentation of Story disks