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 * TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION FOR MEANINGFUL CLASSROOM USE**
 * A Standards-Based Approach**
 * Daily Lesson GAME Plan Template**
 * Lesson Title: Lesson 2 of 3**
 * Online Collaboration-To find others opinions on school uniforms through classmates/School Website Vote and online interviewing with a neighboring school who**
 * Related Lessons: Lesson 1 of 3 Problem Based Learning**
 * Lesson 3 of 3**
 * Digital Storytelling**
 * Argumentative Essay and Research techniques Unit: Argumentative Essay and Research techniques**


 * GOALS**
 * Content Standards: From http://www.corestandards.org/the-standards/english-language-arts-standards/reading-informational-text-6-12/grade-9-10/**
 * Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.**


 * Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research question; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.**
 * Analyze various accounts of a subject told in different mediums (e.g., a person’s life story in both print and multimedia), determining which details are emphasized in each account.**
 * Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is valid and the evidence is relevant and sufficient.**


 * ISTE NETS-S**


 * x Creativity and innovation**
 * x Communication and collaboration**
 *  xResearch and information fluency**


 * x Critical thinking, problem-solving, & decision-making**
 * x Digital citizenship**
 * x Technology operations and concepts**
 * Instructional objective(s): This is the second lesson of the three-part Unit on Argumentative Essays. In the first lesson the students were introduced to the proper format and research techniques for writing the argumentative essay on “Should Kings Mountain High School Implement School Uniforms for the 2011 School Year”.**
 * For this lesson the students will use online collaboration through Schoology to conduct personal interviews, collaborate with students from a neighboring school who have a school uniform policy as well as designing a voting site for their classmates to vote on the school uniform policy through the Kings Mountain High School website.**


 * Instructional objective- to have students learn to conduct a personal interview for an essay as well as design a widget for voting on the school website. At the end of this lesson students should be able to conduct an interview as well as synthesize information and properly cite it for their essays.**


 * Core Question-Should Kings Mountain High School implement a uniform policy for 2011?**
 * ACTION**


 * Before-class preparation: Make sure all students are proficient in signing into their Schoology accounts.**
 * Recheck with the Shelby High School teacher regarding the online interviews with students regarding their views on wearing uniforms.**
 * Have Mark Bryson, KMHS technology instructor, time set for teaching students to add the voting component to the school website.**


 * During class**


 * Time Instructional Activities Materials & Resources**
 * 1 hour**


 * 30 Minutes**


 * 1 Hour**


 * 45 minutes**


 * 1 hour**


 * 30 Minutes**


 * 30 minutes Classroom teaching of appropriate questions for interviews, then small group discussions brainstorming and formulating questions for interview.**


 * Type questions into Schoology Blog for Shelby High students to answer.**


 * Handouts on Digital Citizenship**


 * The students as a class will be instructed on how to add a voting widget through The KMHS school website, have this posted in the daily announcements for max participation. Also have instructions regarding gathering information.**


 * Students will read and respond to Shelby High students and gather pertinent comments**


 * Check school website for voting results**


 * Students will gather the information they have gathered from Shelby High students regarding their views and opinions on the pros and cons of having school uniforms**
 * They will also gather the results and comments from the school website.**


 * The students will go over the correct format for adding the interviews and voting results into their argumentative essays along with correct MLA formatting**


 * Students and teacher will write a reflective paper on insights gained through this lesson**
 * Media Center**


 * Media Center**


 * Media Center**


 * Media Center**


 * PowerPoint/Media Center**
 * Notes: Student groupings, environmental modifications needed, etc.**
 * MONITOR**
 * Ongoing assessment(s): The online interviews and posts from Schoology will help monitor the student’s progress. I will monitor as well that digital citizenship is taking place.**
 * Online Collaboration Rubric**
 * Accommodations and extensions:**


 * Since 25% of students do not have Internet access at home, I will reserve the computer lab in the mornings and afternoons for these students to have time to complete the assignment.**
 * I will model how to use NCWISEOWL.org for Citation Maker**
 * Offer guidance as needed, have Mr. Bryson for technical support.**


 * EVALUATE AND EXTEND**
 * Lesson reflections and notes: Both students and teachers will write a reflection on who this lesson can be improved, what needs to be added and additional information that is needed to complete the project.**


 * Daily Lesson Plan**
 * TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION FOR MEANINGFUL CLASSROOM USE**
 * A Standards-Based Approach**
 * Daily Lesson GAME Plan Template**
 * Lesson Title: Problem Based Learning: Should King Mountain High School implement a uniform policy for all students in 2011?**
 * Related Lessons:**
 * -Online Collaboration via Schoology**
 * -Create a Storyboard using their argumentative essays as a narrative**
 * Subject and Grade Level**
 * English Composition 10th Grade Unit: Argumentative Essay and Research techniques**


 * For this lesson the students will be introduced to the argumentative essay and the format for writing it. They will then use print and non-print sources to back up their opinion on the dress code issue, correctly citing the sources they use. The students will then compose an argumentative essay on “Should Kings Mountain High School Implement a Uniform Policy For All Students in 2011?”**


 * GOALS**
 * Content Standards:**
 * . Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.**


 * **Introduce precise claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and create an organization that establishes clear relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.**
 * **Develop claim(s) and counterclaims fairly, supplying evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both in a manner that anticipates the audience’s knowledge level and concerns.**
 * **Use words, phrases, and clauses to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships between claim(s) and reasons, between reasons and evidence, and between claim(s) and counterclaims.**
 * **Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of the discipline in which they are writing.**
 * **Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.**


 * ISTE NETS-S**


 * X Creativity and innovation**
 * X Communication and collaboration**
 * X Research and information fluency**


 * X Critical thinking, problem-solving, & decision-making**
 * X Digital citizenship**
 * X Technology operations and concepts**
 * Instructional objective(s):**
 * • Students will learn the components and format of an argumentative essay**
 * • Students will learn to correctly research and cite material to back up their argument**
 * • Students will learn to read and synthesize information regarding their stance on the issue of school uniforms**
 * • Students will construct an argumentative essay on why or why not Kings Mountain High School should implement a uniform policy for all students in 2011**
 * • Students will construct the essay to use as a storyboard to present to the school’s school improvement team.**
 * ACTION**


 * During class**


 * Time Instructional Activities Materials & Resources**
 * 30 Minutes**


 * 45 Minutes**


 * 2 days**


 * 1 Day**


 * Students will discuss the pros and cons of having a dress code, they will then been divided into groups accordingly of 4 to 5 per group**


 * As a class we will go over the format and components of the argumentative essay. The students will be given a handout that shows a strong thesis and steps to follow when conducting research. They will also be given a handout of correctly citing sources, and I will model the NCWISEOWL site on the SmartBoard.**


 * Students will investigate their side of the issue, using the internet and print sources in the media center. They will correctly cite the source, as well as synthesize the information.**


 * In their groups, the students will combine their findings and start constructing their essay, they will use their Schoology account to collaborate their information and write the essay, and they will also edit their work.**


 * Students will submit their final essay and post to the class website, they will then reflect upon what they have learned and share with the class. None**


 * Handouts/Overhead**
 * SmartBoard**


 * Time in Media Center**


 * Media Center and Laptops**


 * Notes: Students will be grouped according to strengths in their writing abilities.**
 * MONITOR**
 * Ongoing assessment(s):**
 * Monitor online progress through Schoology account.**
 * Monitor the progress on research and source citing**
 * Supply a rubric for the group regarding participation**


 * Accommodations and extensions:**
 * Provide a list of appropriate Websites to get the students started in the research process**
 * Be available for questions during the process**


 * EVALUATE AND EXTEND**
 * Lesson reflections and notes:**