Integration
into Curriculum
Text Narration of Audio File
As previously stated,
the instructional module corresponds with a novel called Freak the Mighty,
written by Rodman Philbrick. This novel unit is a component of the Cowden-Herrick
8th grade special educational language arts curriculum. The module will
take the place of several written activities that were a part of this
unit in previous years.
Using this program during
a typical week, students will visit the module and access that week’s
online vocabulary list and practice activity. The practice activity
will help students to learn and remember the vocabulary words in preparation
for the reading. Next, students will read the chapters. During class
discussions, teacher and students will discuss themes, vocabulary, and
events that occur in the story. After students have completed their
reading, they will return to the module to complete the online chapter
activities. These activities will help to monitor comprehension and
highlight key events and themes within the story. Finally, students
will complete the weekly vocabulary test to assess for mastery of vocabulary
words.
This particular unit
corresponds with 3 main Learning Standards set by the State of Illinois:
1.B – Apply
Reading Strategies to Improve Understanding and Fluency
1.C – Comprehend
a Broad Range of Reading Materials
2.B – Read and
Interpret a Variety of Literary Works
The use of this instructional
module will meet two of the National Educational Technology Standards
8th Grade Performance Indicators:
4 – Use content-specific
tools, software, and simulations to support learning and research
5 – Apply productivity/multimedia
tools and peripherals to support personal productivity, group collaboration,
and learning throughout the curriculum.
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