Character Counts

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Virtual Library
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Intellectual Extensions
NY Standards: 1 - 4
AASL Standards 1,2,5,8
Motivation
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Bloom's Level: 1-5
Final Product--pamphlet

Grade Level: 8

Subject: English
Duration:
4 (40") media center periods
2 (40") instructional periods on presentation techniques & formats
2 (40") class period for sharing & evaluation

Description: Students become aware of one positive attribute (courage, integrity, determination, etc.) by defining it, finding quotations about it, reacting to it personally, and finding poetry, songs, movies or images illustrating it. Individuals search for information in the media center in traditional and online sources. They use Microsoft Publisher to prepare a tri-fold pamphlet to share with the class. Through this process, they think about positive attributes and develop skill using information.
...Authors: Mary Cappelli, Chris Perry, Jim Ryan, Sharon O'Connell