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Compare and contrast electronic text with traditionally printed text

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A lesson plan for Grades 6–8 Computer Technology Skills

Provider: IRA/NCTE

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Appropriate grades
6–8
Subjects
English language arts (general, reading), diverse learners (multiple intelligences), education technology (integrating technology)
Provider
IRA/NCTE

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During this lesson, students compare and contrast the characteristics of electronic text with traditionally printed text, gaining a deeper understanding of how to navigate and comprehend information found on the Internet. First, students make observations about the way they read a textbook by briefly skimming the chapter and independently making a list of the types of textual aids they use when reading. Then, using the Internet Workshop form, students examine how they read text from the Internet site Cow’s Eye Dissection. Finally, the teacher engages students in a discussion about specific information they gathered while navigating the site, a comparison of how they read each type of text, and an extension discussion about how writing Internet text might be different from writing traditional text. Readwritethink provides links to additional activities and lessons teachers can use to extend the comparison of strategies used to read electronic and traditional texts.

North Carolina Curriculum Alignment

Computer Technology Skills (2005)

Grade 6

  • Goal 3: The learner will use a variety of technologies to access, analyze, interpret, synthesize, apply, and communicate information.
    • Objective 3.03: Develop and use search strategies with two or more criteria to solve problems and make decisions in content areas. Strand - Database
    • Objective 3.09: Demonstrate knowledge of the advantages/disadvantages of using word processing to develop, publish, and present information to a variety of audiences. Strand - Keyboard Utilization/Word Processing/Desk Top Publishing
    • Objective 3.11: Use rubrics to evaluate multimedia presentations for elements (e.g., content, organization, accuracy, design, purpose). Strand - Multimedia/Presentation
    • Objective 3.13: Use evaluation tools to select Internet resources and information for content and usefulness in content area assignments. Strand - Telecommunications/Internet

Grade 7

  • Goal 1: The learner will understand important issues of a technology-based society and will exhibit ethical behavior in the use of computer and other technologies.
    • Objective 1.08: Cite sources of information used in content area databases. Strand - Database
  • Goal 3: The learner will use a variety of technologies to access, analyze, interpret, synthesize, apply, and communicate information.
    • Objective 3.01: Select and use appropriate technology tools to solve problems and make decisions in content areas. Strand - Societal/Ethical Issues
    • Objective 3.04: Evaluate and use database data and reports to solve problems and make decisions in content areas. Strand - Database
    • Objective 3.11: Use evaluation tools to select Internet resources and information for content and usefulness in content area assignments. Strand - Telecommunications/Internet

Grade 8

  • Goal 1: The learner will understand important issues of a technology-based society and will exhibit ethical behavior in the use of computer and other technologies.
    • Objective 1.02: Use technology terms/concepts to describe and explain strategies used to collect, organize, and present findings for assignments/projects. Strand - Societal/Ethical Issues
    • Objective 1.07: Use knowledge of database terms/concepts, functions, and operations to explain strategies used to organize, analyze, and report information in content area assignments. Strand - Database
  • Goal 3: Select and use a variety of technology tools to collect, analyze, and present information. Strand - Societal/Ethical Issues
    • Objective 3.01: Select and use a variety of technology tools to collect, analyze, and present information. Strand - Societal/Ethical Issues
    • Objective 3.02: Select and use appropriate database features and functions to collect and organize information to solve problem in content areas and explain strategies used. Strand - Database
    • Objective 3.09: Plan, select, evaluate, interpret and use a variety of digital resources to develop assignments/projects about North Carolina History. Strand - Telecommunications/Internet
    • Objective 3.10: Use evaluation tools to select Internet resources and information for content and usefulness in content area assignments. Strand - Telecommunications/Internet