4.7(A) read regularly in independent-level materials (texts in which no more than approximately 1 in 20 words is difficult for the reader) (4);
4.7(B) read regularly in instructional-level materials that are challenging but manageable (texts in which no more than approximately 1 in 10 words is difficult for the reader; a typical fourth grader reads approximately 90 wpm) (4);
4.9(C) use multiple reference aids, including a thesaurus, a synonym finder, a dictionary, and software, to clarify meanings and usage (4-8);
4.10(B) establish and adjust purposes for reading such as reading to find out, to understand, to interpret, to enjoy, and to solve problems (4-8);
4.10(E) use the text's structure or progression of ideas such as cause and effect or chronology to locate and recall information (4-8)
4.13(B) use text organizers, including headings, graphic features, and tables of contents, to locate and organize information (4-8);
4.15(A) write to express, discover, record, develop, reflect on ideas, and to problem solve (4-8)
4.15(B) write to influence such as to persuade, argue, and request (4-8);
4.15(C) write to inform such as to explain, describe, report, and narrate (4-8)
Tech TEKS
4.7(B) Use the laptops within the wireless lab, focusing on the use of the touchpad as a mouse.
4.4(I) Use keyword searches to find information on a given topic.
4.5(I) Gather information from the websites found in search results.
Marzano Strategies
Identifying Similarities and Differences
Summarizing and Note Taking
Questions, Cues and Organizers
Interactive Teaching and Learning
Goal Setting and Providing Feedback
Vocabulary Development
BigSix Elements
Task Definition
Information Seeking Strategies
Location and Access
Use of Information
Synthesis
Evaluation
Materials:
See attached files
Resources:
Library portal, Books: Bats on the Beach by Brian Lies; Gray Bat by Rod Theodorou: Bat books by Pamela J. Gerholdt: Fisherman Bats, Vampire Bats, Dog-faced Bats, Flying Fox Bats, Wrinkled-faced Bats.
12 computers (wireless)
Procedure:
Before the class, make copies of all materials needed, worksheets, center signs, etc. Set up Centers for groups of four. Collaborate with the teacher to designate which centers are a must do and if they prefer students to work individually or in pairs. Explain centers to the class in a whole group format.