4+Multiple+Literacies

"The learner will . . ." || **Standard(s)** || **No. of Days** || **Vocabulary Terms** || **Resources** || **Student Learning Activities** || **Assessment** || key words, reliable source, verifiable source || internet, trade books, encyclopedias magazines, almanacs, atlas || research activities and reports || teacher discretion dependent upon activity ||
 * Teachers **** : ** (list)
 * Textbook: ** (name, publisher, year)
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 * **Obj #** || **Unit** || **Objective:**
 * ||  || // Students will research, synthesize, and communicate information in a variety of media and formats (textual, visual, and digital). // || 1. P: Select and use multiple resources to answer guiding questions (e.g., print, subscription databases, web resources) (NE LA 4.4.1.a) ||   || valid,
 * ||  ||   || 2. I-P: Demonstrate ethical and legal use of information by citing sources using a prescribed format (e.g., creating a simplified citation of information used) (NE LA 4.4.1.b) ||   || plagiarism ||   || examine cited sources, practice citing sources ||   ||
 * ||  ||   || 3. P: Practice safe and ethical behaviors when communicating and interacting with others (e.g., safe information to share online, appropriate language use, utilizing appropriate sites and materials, respecting diverse perspectives) (NE LA 4.4.1.c) ||   || cyber-bullying

internet safety ||  || guidance counselor lessons ||  || persuasive techniques, author's perspective ||  || scavenger hunt for examples ||  || after speakers, field trips, etc. ||  ||
 * ||  ||   || 4. P: Engage in activities with learners from a variety of cultures through electronic means (e.g., podcasts, video chats, distance learning, e-pals) (NE LA 4.4.1.d) ||   ||   ||   || possibility of skyping with another school (ex: weather skypes) ||   ||
 * ||  ||   || 5. P: Identify bias and commercialism (e.g., product placement, advertising) (NE LA 4.4.1.e) ||   || bias,
 * ||  ||   || 6. P: Gather and share information and opinions as a result of communication with others (e.g., video/audio chat, interview, podcast, multi-media presentations) (NE LA 4.4.1.f) ||   ||   ||   || sharing of information
 * ||  ||   || 7. P: Use social networks and information tools to gather and share information (e.g., social bookmarking, online collaborative tools) (NE LA 4.4.1.g) ||   ||   ||   ||   || District is not currently allowing this ||