Amy White September 11, 2014

IDT 7061 Word Processing

Picture the Preamble
Preamble Phrase Picture Why Picture was Chosen
We the people of the United
States,



The U.S. flag is a symbol of
the country and its citizens.
in order to form a more
perfect union,

This picture symbolizes
people supporting the U.S.
in unity.
establish justice,

The gavel represents the
U.S. court system, which
fights for justice.
insure domestic tranquility,

The dove is a sign of peace.
provide for the common
defense,



All branches of the military
defend the nation.
promote the general
welfare,

Happy children represent
the well-being of the
everyone in the country.
and secure the blessings of
liberty to ourselves and our
posterity,



The Statue of Liberty
symbolizes our countrys
freedom.
do ordain and establish this
Constitution for the United
States of America.

The pen next to the
Constitution is a reminder
of the people who created
and signed it.

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IDT 7061 Word Processing

My Experience Creating the Table

This assignment was simple to do and would be useful throughout the
unit. The directions for creating the Picture the Preamble Table were clear and
easy-to-follow. This table breaks down the Preamble into chunks for the student
to analyze bit by bit. In addition, incorporating images and explanations caters to
a variety of learning styles. This chart would be ideal for students to create at the
beginning of a unit, because they could refer to it throughout unit. In addition, by
using the word processing application, the students are increasing their computer
skills.
I look forward to having my ESL students create this type of table. Not
only would creating the table help them understand the vocabulary and / or
concepts through images, but using the table makes an effective study guide. For
older ESL students, vocabulary flashcards and worksheets seem too juvenile. A
task similar to the Picture the Preamble table would combine computer skills
along with the content material. Although technology can be overwhelming for
some immigrants, a task with step-by-step directions, an example and clear
expectations (the rubric) would be very approachable.

Amy White September 11, 2014
IDT 7061 Word Processing
Lesson Idea 1 A Day at the Park

Grades / Level: 6-12 / Intermediate

Lesson Idea: Choose five graphics that represent activities to do at the park and
explain.

Learning Objectives:
Understand and identify some common park (or outdoor) activities from
reading; select and describe pictures of the activities in the reading.

WIDA English Language Development:
Standard 1: English language learners communicate for Social and
Instructional purposes. (http://www.wida.us/standards/eld.aspx 2012
Standards)

ISTE Standard:
Creativity and innovation: Students demonstrate creative thinking,
construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes
using technology.

Problem that could be solved with this data:
Your class is making a book for students who are new two your city.
Another student, Ralph, wrote about your citys park. Find five pictures
that show activities Ralph wrote about. Then, write a caption for each
picture.

Lesson Idea: This lesson is a follow-up to a previous day in class. The first day the
students will be introduced to the vocabulary (park activities) and read Ralphs
section for the book as a class. For this lesson / day, the students will already be
familiar with Ralphs writing. They will be given the directions to: 1) from Ralphs
writing identify five activities that people do at the park, 2) find clip art images that
show these activities and place them in the spread template provided by the
teacher, and 3) write captions naming or explaining the activites (varies by
proficiency level).









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Key features for student product:
















Assessment Strategy: Student book spreads will be graded on (a) image representation
of activities in the reading, (b) caption grammar and punctuation complete sentences,
and (c) captions accurately describe the activity in the picture. The levels of quality will
be below expectations, meets expectations, and exceeds expectations.
(Name of Park)
Pictures by ___________
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_____CAPTION_____
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_____CAPTION_____
_____________________
_____________________
_____CAPTION_____
__________
__________
CAPTION
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_____________________
_____CAPTION_____
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IMAGE
IMAGE
IMAGE
IMAGE
IMAGE
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IDT 7061 Word Processing
Student Sample:

Audubon Park
Pictures by Lesley Smith









Children play
soccer in the park.
A family is having a picnic.
Some people are riding
bicycles on the bike trail.
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IDT 7061 Word Processing


Student Sample:



A father pushes his
daughter on a swing.
A lady walks her dog.
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IDT 7061 Word Processing
Lesson Idea 2 My Trip

Grades / Level: 2-5, 6-12 / Intermediate

Lesson Idea: Younger students: Make a table to tell a friend about a past trip. Use t
ransition words and pictures.
Older students: Brainstorm for the body of an email (or essay). Write
about a past trip by creating a table with transition words, images,
and descriptions.

Learning Objectives: Describe a trip using transition words, graphics, and the past tense

WIDA English Language Development:
Standard 2: English language learners communicate information, ideas,
and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of
Language Arts. (http://www.wida.us/standards/eld.aspx 2012
Standards)

ISTE Standard:
Creativity and innovation: Students demonstrate creative thinking,
construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes
using technology.

Problem that could be solved with this data:
Your friend Kelly sent you an email. In her email she asks you how your
summer trip was.

Younger students: Make a table to tell Kelly about a trip you took. (Your
trip can be pretend or real.)
Older students: Make a table using transition words and pictures to plan
what you will tell Kelly. Then, write an email to Kelly telling her about
the (pretend or real) trip that you took.

Lesson Idea: This lesson will help students become familiar with transiton words
and the past tense. In a word processing application they will make a table to recall
or imagine a past trip. Pictures could be personal pictures or from clip art files
online. The table should include a column for transition words, a column for parts
of the trip, a picture column, and a details column. For older students an expanded
version of the lesson would be to write an essay (or email to Kelly) using the table.




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IDT 7061 Word Processing




Key Features for Student Product:























Assessment Strategy: Students will be graded individually based on (a) logical
sequence of events, (b) appropriateness of transition words, (c) details correspond to
picture, (d) complete sentence with verb in past tense. Three levels of quality will be
approaching proficiency, proficient, and advanced.

Parts
of the
trip
Transition
Words
Picture Sentence/Details
Arrival


Activity


Activity


Activity


Return


Name
Date
My Trip to _______
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IDT 7061 Word Processing
Student Sample:
William Keller
March 3, 2013
My Trip to Disney World

Parts of the Trip Transition Words Picture Sentence / Details
Arrival First



My sister and I
watched TV in the
hotel room.
Activity Next

I went to
Cinderellas castle.
Activity Then



I ate breakfast
with Minnie
Mouse.
Activity Later



I rode the teacups.
Return Finally

I went home and
took a nap.