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Writing in my Hand. “Language is the air that we breathe and the water in which we swim.” ElD and Writing. My Digital Life: Writing with Technology. What is Writing in my Hand?. Students in this class are all English Language Learners. Students will read and write daily with real purpose.
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Writing in my Hand “Language is the air that we breathe and the water in which we swim.” ElD and Writing
What is Writing in my Hand? • Students in this class are all English Language Learners. • Students will read and write daily with real purpose. • Lessons will focus on developing English language skills using technology tools such as iPods and laptops. • Students will record their voices, create iMovies, and tell their stories using digital tools offered here at CVMS.
Setting Goals • We will use technology every day to improve our reading and writing. It includes laptops and iPods. • There will be several permission slips coming home to allow student to use the equipment and publish on a variety of sites. • CEDLT testing will begin at the end of September, more information soon.
Inspiring students to read and write • This year we will: • Set goals in reading and writing and chart our progress • Get extra support to write persuasive, literature response, expository essays and poetry • Read a variety of materials using the iPod to improve our comprehension and fluency • Create a digital portfolio of our work to be shared at the end of the school year.
Step 1: What is a Digital Footprint? • We are currently using a website called www.commonsense.org to learn about using technology effectively. • You can find the link and other information on the parent page on my school webpage.
Our first persuasive project will be:Creating Public Service Announcements Here is a sample of student work…
EITT Grant • We are part of the district EITT grant program that provides 34 iPods for classroom use. • There will be special projects and training from this grant. • If you haven’t done so, please sign the iPod use permission slip.
Google Cadre • Our class has been selected to be part of a new district program that will work with Google bringing new applications and creative opportunities to our school site. • Look for more information shortly, along with a permission slip for your child to participate in this project.
