Name of Lesson:

Letter School App...Writing Fun!

Subject: Writing Prepared by: Kim Jackson

Overview and Purpose:

Students have practiced writing capital and lowercase letters and writing letters top to bottom using lined paper. Having the opportunity to practice letters using a different media will allow the students to apply this previous knowledge, while using an application that makes writing letters fun and challenging. This will also teach students to follow step by step directions.

Idaho State Standards:

and 5.1.1 Identify and use technology tools independently such as electronic devices keyboards.

words.

5.1.2 Identify and use software applications independently. 5.1.4 Identify and experiment with new technologies such as hardware, software applications and web-based applications. LA.1.4.1 Match vowel and consonant sounds to appropriate letters. K.LA.1.5.1 Name upper and lowercase letters. K.LA.5.1.1 Write upper and lowercase letters of the alphabet. K.LA.5.3.1 Write left to right, top to bottom, with appropriate spaces between

Common Core Standards:

Follow words from left to right, top to bottom, and page by page. Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet. Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary or many of the most frequent sound for each consonant.

Objectives:

The learner will use new media, an IPad, and a new application called Letter School, to expand existing technological knowledge and learn new technology skills. The learner will identify capital and lowercase letters and sounds.

The learner will practice writing and forming capital and lowercase letter appropriately using the top to bottom method.

Materials Needed:

IPad Letter School App. Stylus (optional) Mini whiteboard Dry erase markers Dry eraser

Information:
1 Teacher will put the Ipad screen on the board using the LCD machine. 2 Teacher will give directions about how to use the Letter School app and model how 3 Students will do the following:
the app works. a. Click on Letter School app b. Pick lowercase letter (DNealian Style) by clicking on the the wheel in the top right corner. c. Practice lowercase letters/sounds m, a, s, d, t by following Letter School app verbal directions. d. Change to Capital letter (DNealian Style)by clicking on the wheel in the top right corner. e. Practice capital letter/sounds M, A, S, D, T f. Practice lowercase letters/sounds M, A, S, D, T by following Letter School app

verbal directions. 4. Close Letter School app and go get the next student.

Verification:
Steps to check for student understanding

1 Teacher, volunteer or teacher assistant can visually tell if student is moving from 2 3 4

letter to letter in Letter School app. Student raises hand to ask questions or if they are having a problem with app or IPad. Student goes back to their seat and practices writing capital and lowercase letters on the whiteboard with a dry erase marker Student also reviews the sound of the letter. Ex. Mm says, Mmmmm, Ss says, Ssssss (Teacher/parent volunteers or the teacher assistant can help listen to students and are there to guide them if they need extra assistance.)

Activity:
This lesson will be accomplished during the Center block. Center 1: IPad/Letter School app Center 2: Mini whiteboards to practice letters and sounds Center 3: Make abab, aabb, abc patters with colorful cubes Center 4: Art project

Notes:

There will be 4-6 students at each center/table group. Students will change centers about every 12 minutes, except for IPad/Letter School app center. I have only one IPad so as soon as the student finishes Letter School app the teacher will call the next student on the list. I also downloaded app onto my laptop, which allows another students to use theLetter School app too. If center time runs out, this center can be accomplished on the next school day.