A Tribute to Those who died September 11, 2001

Overall Objective:
The students will write, edit and publish patriotic acrostic poems using internet publishing resources as a tribute to those that died on September 11, 2001.

Student Learning Objectives:
TSWBAT write an acrostic poem with a patriotic theme.
TSWB instructed on and safely publish their work online.
Students kindergarten through eighth grade students will develop literacy and technology by writing and publishing original poetry on the Internet.
Students will use one publishing resource(Kids Space) to integrate technology into the writing/publishing process.

Arizona State Technology Standards:
2T-E1. Discuss basic issues related to responsible use of technology and information
and describe personal consequences of inappropriate use
See: Comprehensive Health (4CH-E3), Science (2SC-E2) and Social Studies (2SS-E2,
PO1, 2SS-E5, PO1, 2SS-E7, PO1)
PO 2. Describe and practice safe Internet/Intranet usage (e.g., do not post inappropriate or
harmful material; do not reveal personal information; follow district Acceptable Use
Policy)
3T-F1. Use prescribed technology writing or drawing tools for communicating and
illustrating
See: Language Arts (W-F1, PO5), Science (6SC-F7) and Social Studies (1SS-F1)
PO 1. Use word processing to create a document and, where developmentally appropriate,
use editing tools
W-F1. Use the writing process, including generating topics, drafting, revising ideas
and editing, to complete effectively a variety of writing tasks
PO 1. Generate topics through prewriting activities (e.g., brainstorming, webbing,
mapping, drawing, writer?s notebook, K-W-L charts, scaffolds, group discussion)
PO 2. Align purpose (e.g., to entertain, to inform, to communicate) with audience
PO 3. Write a first draft with the necessary components for a specific genre
PO 4. Revise draft content (e.g., organization, relevant details, clarity)
PO 5. Edit revised draft using resources (e.g., dictionary, word lists and banks, thesau-rus,
spell checker, glossary, style manual, grammar and usage reference)
PO 6. Proofread revised draft
PO 7. Present final copy according to purpose (e.g., read aloud, display, publish, mail,
send, perform)

Classroom Management:
I have access to a computer lab with 34 computers. Each classroom also has three computers that are connected to the internet. Students will publish their poetry online as a whole class in the lab or in small groups with a peer teacher who has been trained in the procedure.

Implementational Issues:
Failure to be able to access the internet can be solved by publishing in a word processing program. Then the students will cut and paste when a connection can be achieved.
Permission of parents needs to be given in order for students to be able to publish their work online.