Curriculum+Project

This is my finished CP:

__Proposal for Curriculum Project__


 * 1: Subject Area**: Language Arts Alphabet Book with Flat Stanley Theme
 * 2: Audience**: Kindergarten students who only spend ½ day at school
 * 3:** **Standards**: (//Idaho has done away with State Standards and now uses the Common Core Standards - s////ee end of this document.)//


 * 4: Time Line:** This is a project that I envision starting at the beginning of the year, and building upon throughout the remainder of the year.
 * 5: Goals/Objectives:**
 * Students will gain mastery of all alphabet letters and sounds.
 * Students will blend and read words.
 * Students will recognize and read most of the Kindergarten sight words.
 * Students will draw pictures and write words/letters to tell about their pictures.
 * Students will work together, with the support of an adult (teacher), to create an alphabet book around the adventures of our Flat Stanley.
 * Students will actively listen to other students/adults and ask appropriate questions.
 * Students will use appropriate language to compare the adventures of Flat Stanley.
 * Students will be able to tell about their alphabet book page.
 * With the support of an adult, students will record a narration about their alphabet book or our adventures with Flat Stanley, into a recording device.
 * Students will help create a storyboard, using Voicethread, of their adventures with Flat Stanley and how he helped them create their alphabet book.


 * 6:** **Rationale:** This project will allow me to work within our reading program to add extensions to teaching the alphabet. It will also allow me to integrate technology, writing, and speaking/listening skills into teaching the alphabet letters. Our day is so short that I have to make sure that we get the most out of my teaching time. I also think that this will really keep the students interested – because they often get tired of the alphabet by the end of the year.


 * 7: Problem/Question:** How can Flat Stanley help us make an Alphabet Book from around the world?


 * 8: Medium:** Flat Stanley Alphabet Book, illustrated by the students; Story Board, created on Voicethread, with the help of students and teacher


 * 9:** **Specific Assignment:** Flat Stanley Alphabet Book, illustrated by the students; students will help create a storyboard of the project as a final wrap and end of year show for parents


 * 10: Expected Outcome:** Students will gain mastery of their alphabet letters and sounds through a project that will keep them excited and ready to learn more. Hopefully, students will gain an appreciation for the ability of technology to transport us to places we have never been (not just the knowledge of a 3-D DS, an X-Box, or video games); gain an appreciation for how large the world really is; see different cultures and the people in them. Students will learn how to “publish” their own book.


 * 11: Evaluation Method:** For the final project, I will use a rubric to assess the alphabet book and each student’s presentation/participation in it. Throughout the year, I will use report card assessments and unit assessments to determine students’ alphabet letter/sound mastery.

__**STANDARDS**__ Common Core Reading Standards for Literature (//Key Ideas and Details//): Common Core Reading Standards for Literature (//Craft and Structure//): Common Core Reading Standards for Literature (//Integration of Knowledge and Ideas//):
 * K:1: With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
 * K:2: With prompting and support, retell familiar stories, including key details.
 * K:3: With prompting and support, identify characters, settings, and major events in a story.
 * K:4: Ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text.
 * K:6: With prompting and support, name the author and illustrator of a story and define the role of each in telling the story.
 * K:7:With prompting and support, describe the relationship between illustrations and the story in which they appear.
 * K:9: With prompting and support, compare and contrast the adventures and experiences of the characters in familiar stories.

Common Core Reading Standards for Literature (//Key Ideas and Details//): Common Core Reading Standards for Literature (//Foundational Skills: Print Concepts//): Common Core Reading Standards for Writing (//Text Types and Purposes//): Common Core Reading Standards for Writing (//Production and Distribution of Writing//): Common Core Reading Standards for Writing (//Research to Build and Present Knowledge//): Common Core Reading Standards for Speaking and Listening (//Comprehension and Collaboration//): Common Core Reading Standards for Speaking and Listening (//Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas//): Common Core Reading Standards for Math (//Counting and Cardinality//): Common Core Reading Standards for Math (//Measurement and Data//):
 * K:10: Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.
 * K:1: Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print.
 * a: Follow words from left to right, top to bottom, and page by page.
 * b: Recognize that spoken words are represented in written language by specific sequences of letters.
 * c: Understand what words are separated by spaces in print.
 * d: Recognize and name all upper and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
 * K:2: Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose informative/explanatory texts in which they name what they are writing about and supply some information about the topic.
 * K:5: With guidance and support from adults, respond to questions and suggestions from peers and add details to strengthen writing as needed.
 * K: 6: With guidance and support from adults, explore a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with peers.
 * K:7: Participate in shared research and writing projects.
 * K:1: Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about kindergarten topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups. a: Follow agreed up rules for discussions b: Continue a conversation through multiple exchanges.
 * K:2: Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.
 * K:3: Ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not understood.
 * K:4: Describe familiar people, places, things, and provide events and, with prompting and support, provide additional detail.
 * K:5: Add drawings or other visual displays to descriptions as desired to provide additional detail.
 * K:6: Speak audible and express thoughts, feelings, and ideas clearly.
 * K:1: Count forward beginning from a given number within the known sequence (instead of having to begin at 1).
 * K:1: Describe and compare measureable attributes.

NETS FOR STUDENTS 1. Creativity and Innovation Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. 2. Communication and Collaboration Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. a. Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media b. Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats c. Develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures d. Contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems 4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. a. Identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation b. Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project c. Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions 5. Digital Citizenship Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. a. Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology b. Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity c. Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning 6. Technology Operations and Concepts Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. a. Understand and use technology systems b. Select and use applications effectively and productively d. Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies
 * a. Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes
 * b. Create original works as a means of personal or group expression