Lesson Title:   Virtual Verbs
Author(s) Name  Terry Sams and Carole Whitney
School Name Rush Strong School
Dandridge Elementary
 
 

Grades	3rd-4th Grade Levels
Subjects	Language Arts	Spelling

Overview Students will communicate with another class using ICQ.  They will exchange files related to verb use.  Each class will identify verbs from a list including spelling words and use them in their correct forms in sentences.

Time Frame 30 minute session
 

Objectives
In this lesson, students will:

• Students will recognize verbs in their spelling list.
• Students will use correct forms of verbs to fit a sentence.
• Students will use ICQ to communicate with another class.
• Students will use appropriate grammar and punctuation.

• Software Used in this Lesson

ICQ Communication (free download)

• Other Technology Used in this Lesson

Internet Connection

National Standards Addressed by this Lesson

• Improved student achievement through the use of technology as a tool to enhance the reading curriculum.

• All primary grade students will achieve world class standards.
• State of the art technology will be used to improve curriculum.
• Develop a reading vocabulary utilizing sight words, phonetic and structural analysis, and context.
• Learn to locate and recognize sources of information including technological tools.

For additional relevant information, visit the following Web sites:

Title1: ICQ
URL1: http://www.mirabilis.com
Description1:  Download site for free ICQ communication software.

Title2: Verb Curse
URL2: http://www.pacificnet.net/~mandel/LanguageArts.html
Description 2: A game to reinforce and extend learning about verbs

Author(s) Contact Information
Name(s)Terry Sams and Carole Whitney

E-Mail Address
samst@ten-nash.ten.k12.tn.us
whitneyc@ten-nash.ten.k12.tn.us

School Home Page URL:
Rush Strong School http://207.125.93.3/rss.htm
Dandridge Elementary http://207.125.93.3/des.htm

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